Accountant needed at Volition Capital

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Job title : Accountant

Job Location : Lagos

Deadline : October 26, 2024

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Roles & Responsibilities

  • Preparing financial statements, including cash flow statements and budget performance 
  • Ensuring compliance with applicable standards (i.e. IFRS, GAAP, FASB), SEC rules, Cooperative statutes and normal systems of internal control 
  • Implementing daily accounting policies, standards, and guidelines 
  • Providing accurate, timely, and relevant financial information to management 
  • Initiating payments on bank platforms 
  • Leading currency sourcing/swap activities 
  • Providing monthly and annual bank reconciliations and invoice documentation 
  • Producing accurate monthly management accounts 
  • Serving as the primary point of contact for auditor requests 
  • Ensuring timely state and federal tax remittances and filings

Qualifications, Skill Sets, and Values

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience 
  • Must be a Chartered Accountant or close to qualification 
  • Demonstrable understanding of IFRS; DipIFRS is a strong advantage 
  • Must have 5 years of accounting/finance experience 
  • Demonstrate intermediate to advanced skills and knowledge of Excel, as well as other Microsoft Office applications 
  • Thorough knowledge of general ledger accounting, account reconciliation, journal adjustments, preparation of all financial statements and financial reporting 
  • Knowledge of risk management and process control frameworks is a strong advantage 
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 
  • Must be able to think critically and work independently 
  • Excellent interpersonal skills to communicate effectively across the organization and with counterparties 
  • Highly detail-oriented with strong numeracy skills 
  • Experience working with accounting software Quickbooks 
  • Working knowledge of tax filings and compliance 
  • Capacity to be candid with management and assertive when dealing with banks & other counterparties

Remuneration and Perks

  • Competitive salary in line with industry benchmarks 
  • Laptop and relevant financial software 
  • Health insurance 
  • Work from home on some days of the week 
  • Full pay during leave period 
  • Staff-only investment opportunities 
  • A high degree of autonomy and flexibility 
  • Global growth opportunities

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