Industrial and General Insurance Plc (IGI) Job Vacancies: Accountants

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Industrial And General Insurance Plc (IGI) is Nigeria's leading insurance company. IGI is committed to equity in employment. IGI values and welcomes individuals from diverse backgrounds who have a wide range of skills and experience. The following vacancy exists at IGI:

Job Title: Accountants
Reference: A/FA/15/10
Department: Account
Status: Permanent

Overall purpose:
Will be responsible for applying principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports by compiling information, preparing profit and loss statements.

Job description / Responsibilities:
•   Prepare profit and loss statements and monthly accounting reports.
•   Compile and analyze financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts, and document business transactions.
•   Establish, maintain, and coordinate the implementation of accounting and accounting control procedures.
•   Analyze 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.
•   Analyze revenue and expenditure trends and recommend appropriate budget levels, and ensure expenditure control.
•   Interact with internal and external auditors in completing audits.
•   Develop the annual operating budget and consult with departmental management.

Report to: Group Head, Finance & Accounts

Knowledge/Skills:
•   Proactive, self motivated, disciplined, assertive, analytical, very energetic with good team leadership skills (must be a team player).
•   High level of drive, result oriented and good communication skills.
•   Proficiency in the use of accounting software is a must.
•   Willingness to work flexible schedules.
•   Must have understanding of the Insurance industry or similar industrial business and regulatory environment.
•   Knowledge of financial and accounting software applications.

Age requirement: Not older than 30 years

Qualifications/Experience:
•   A minimum of Bachelor of Science degree (or its equivalent) in Accounting, Business Administration and/or Finance from a recognized University and professional membership of ICAN or equivalent.
•   Minimum of 7 years experience.

Deadline: 29-06-2010

For application: Industrial and General Insurance Plc (IGI) Job Vacancies: Accountants