Accountant Job at Arbico Plc

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Job Title: Accountant

Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Organisation: Arbico Plc

Qualification / Experience:

•   A university degree in Accounting

•   A minimum of 8 – 12 years working experience within the finance/audit and control department of a corporate organisation or construction company.

•   Professional qualification such as: ACA, ACCA, ICAN, CFA etc. is an added advantage.

•   A strong financial accounting background.

•   Capable of demonstrating up to date technical financial reporting knowledge including in-depth knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).

•   Knowledge of financial and accounting software applications, including advanced Excel skills.

•   Knowledge of federal and state financial regulations.

•   Ability to analyse financial data and prepare financial reports, statements and projections.

•   Ability to multitask on several job requirements, including the willingness to work a flexible schedule.

•   Must be a team player with the ability to work with colleagues across the company.

•   Must be detail oriented and capable of handling large amounts of data.

•   Good oral and written communication skills.

•   Ability to efficiently prioritise, plan, coordinate and monitor own work plan.

•   Good knowledge of use of Microsoft Office suite (PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, Visio and Project)

Responsibilities:

•   Prepare profit and loss statements and monthly closing and cost accounting reports.

•   Compile and analyse financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts and document business transactions.

•   Analyse and review budgets and expenditures.

•   Monitor and review accounting and related system reports for accuracy and completeness.

•   Prepare and review budget, revenue, expense, payroll entries, invoices and other accounting documents.

•   Analyse revenue and expenditure trends and recommend appropriate budget levels and ensure expenditure control.

•   Explain billing invoices and accounting policies to staff, vendors and clients.

•   Resolve accounting discrepancies.

•   Recommend, develop and maintain financial databases, computer software systems and manual filing systems.

•   Interact with internal and external auditors in completing audits.

•   Under the supervision of the Senior Financial Accountant, manage the production of Annual and Quarterly reports and Accounts and the associated supporting evidence and reconciliations.

•   Working with the Senior Financial Accountant and others to ensure the company receives a clean audit report.

•   Ensure that all transactions comply with appropriate VAT regulations and submitting the VAT return on behalf of the company.

•   Production of a statutory based set of management accounts, including balance sheet on a monthly basis to prepare monthly management accounts.

•   Ensure that key financial processes are properly documented and updated and reviewed regularly with a view to achieving improvements and efficiencies.

•   In conjunction with the Senior Financial Accountant, shall be responsible for managing and controlling the Chart of Accounts.

•   Produce, as required, any ad hoc reports required by the Senior Financial Accountant and/or Executive Management.

•   Other duties as may be assigned by the Senior Financial Accountant and Executive Management.

Deadline: April 24, 2013.

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