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Job title : Senior Accountant
Job Location : Not specified
Deadline : June 23, 2023
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About the role
The Senior Accountant will work with the Head of Finance for Nigeria. This will be a permanent role that will involve accounting, reporting as well as ensuring adherence to internal controls and statutory compliance. The Senior Accountant should also be someone with an interest in FP&A who is willing to learn how to work with growth models, analyse financial statements, forecast and budget.
Here are some things you’ll do
- Perform accounting functions including, but not limited to, verifying, allocating, posting, and reconciling transactions with a good understanding of GAAP and IFRS accounting standards.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports with accompanying schedules, verify accuracy of all statements and maintain the integrity of balance sheet balances and inflow/outflow systems.
- Maintain all general ledgers and related accounts with proper documentation and records of all transactions; review of entries to the general ledger to assure accuracy and compliance with the company’s and established accounting principles.
- Assist with setting up accounting books and procedures for new countries as the business expands.
- Ensure statutory reports such as CBN related reports and other regulatory reports are prepared and filed in time.
- Coordinate annual external audits and prepare assigned schedules for the annual & interim audits.
Minimum Requirements
- A finance-related degree, with ICAN/ACCA as an added advantage.
- A minimum of 5 years accounting experience, preferably working in the financial service industry
- Self-motivated, results focused and creative
- Accurate with precise attention to detail
Preferred Requirements
- Experience working with accounting software (Netsuite, QuickBooks, Oracle)
- Advanced proficiency in the use of Microsoft Excel. Knowledge of tools like SQL and Power BI is an advantage.
- Methodical approach and problem-solving skills
- Able to work with tight deadlines and in a startup environment
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