Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure that the financial transactions of the firm are accurately captured, classified, and posted with relevant approvals and coding instructions.
• Creating periodic reports, such as balance sheets, profit & loss statements etc.
• Receivables Management.
• Payables Management.
• Monthly payroll preparation
• Inventory Management & proper valuation of Inventories and Assets
• Ensure accurate and timely invoicing for clients.
• Perform regular reviews of the ledgers and other books of entries and ensure relevant reconciliations.
• Ensure confidentiality and safe keeping of accounting records and documents.
• Adhere to financial and accounting control procedures of the Company.
• Carry out monthly Tax Returns (PAYEe.t.c.).

Education and Experience

• Accounting Degree or equivalent.
• Membership of relevant professional bodies such as Institute of Chartered Accountant of Nigeria (ICAN) is an added advantage.
• 3 – 7 years experience required.
• Knowledge of applicable tax laws, codes and regulations in the industry.
• Working knowledge and experience of an accounting software, preferably SAPERP.
• Ability to interpret and analyze financial statements and periodicals
• Fluency in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Professional certification (e.g. ICAN, ACCA) is a plus.

Key Competencies:

• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures
• Experience with keeping financial records
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year end close process
• Excellent accounting software use
• Active, smart and catches up quickly