Senior Accountant (Lagos)

Ojike & Partners - Our client, a trading conglomerate that has been in existence for over 20 years with branches in Lagos and Onitsha. As a result of their continuous expansion they are looking to fIll the vacant position below with competent and vibrant individuals who will bring fresh ideas and insights:

Job Title: Senior Accountant

Job Code: GAAC001

Location: Lagos

Job Summary

• The Senior Accountant provides financial leadership and is instrumental in forming accounting strategies and will be responsible for the company’s financial reporting, such as its monthly, quarterly and annual accounts.
• The candidate will manage all of the company’s transactions, from accounts payable to receivable payroll, and from control accounts to general operational finance.

Job Responsibilities
Financial Functions:

• Manage all accounting operations including Billing, NR, AlP, GL and Counsel, Cost Accounting, Inventory Accounting and Revenue Recognition
• Analysing cost of goods in production process.
• Coordinate and direct the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts and report variances
• Prepare and publish timely monthly financial statements
• Coordinate the preparation of regulatory reporting
• Research technical accounting issues for compliance
• Support month-end and year-end close processes
• Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting
• Manage and comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
• Establish arid execute internal controls over the company’s accounting and financial procedures,
• In-depth financial analysis and providing expert financial perspective and opinions.
• Asses risk, analyse efficiency and inform policy decisions made by executive management.
   

Required Experience, Skills and Qualifications
Skills:

• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures
• Financial reporting experience
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year end close process
• Excellent accounting software user and administration skills
• Management experience
• Leadership skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Outstanding mathematical skills
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Research skills
• Analytical skills

Education and Experience:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting,
• Professional Certification ACA, ACCA or CPA
• A minimum of 5-10 years’ working experience in a business or finance environment.
• Experience and br knowledge of the manufacturing industry is an added advantage.
• IFRS knowledge and exposure is an advantage
• Ability to use quick book accounting software is an added advantage

Employment Terms
The Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and ;

Application Closing Date
23rd March, 2018.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates are required to submit their CV’s and credentials to email clearly stating the job code.

Note: All applications will be treated in confidence. Only eligible candidates will be contacted