Accountant

Accountant

Location: Lagos 

Core Functions

• Tracking payments to internal and external stakeholders
• Preparing budget forecasts
• Overseeing accounting procedures to ensure compliance with regulations & taxes

Functions

• Managing financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting
• Manage all accounting transactions
• Prepare budget forecasts
• Publish financial statements in time
• Compute taxes and prepare tax returns
• Handle monthly, quarterly and annual closings
• Reconcile accounts payable and receivable
• Ensure timely bank payments
• Manage balance sheets and profit/loss statements
• Report on the company's financial health and liquidity
• Audit financial transactions and documents
• Reinforce financial data confidentiality and conduct database backups when necessary
• Comply with financial policies and regulations
• Manage the Invoice Account Register

Requirements

• BSc in Accounting, Finance or relevant degree
• Additional Certification (CPA or CMA) is a plus
• Work experience as an Accountant
• ICAN Certification is a plus
• Excellent knowledge of accounting regulations and procedures, including the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Hands-on experience with accounting software like FreshBooks and QuickBooks
• Advanced MS Excel skills, including Vlookups and pivot tables
• Experience with general ledger functions
• Strong attention to detail and good analytical skills.

Application Closing Date

Not Specified.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should:

Click here to apply online