Job Description

• Being a Senior Accountant, you shall ensure that all financial transactions are properly recorded and accounted for in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).

Responsibilities

• Preparing journal entries and adjusting account balances to accurately reflect company financial statements
• Preparing bank reconciliations by reviewing and verifying the accuracy of account balances in accordance with bank statements
• Preparing financial reports, including monthly statements and annual audits, in accordance with government regulations regarding accounting standards
• Reviewing budgets and preparing estimates of future expenditures based on historical data or other available information
• Recommending changes to accounting procedures and policies to improve the accuracy of financial records
• Helping to identify which accounts should be recorded first in order to facilitate accurate recordkeeping
• Calculating tax liabilities for the businesses and individuals based on laws implemented by the federal government and state agencies.
• Monitoring cash flow and identifying any potential problems in advance so that corrective action can be taken before an issue arises Reconciling the company’s bank statements and bookkeeping ledgers
• Completing analysis of the employee expenditures
• Managing income and expenditure accounts
• Keeping a check on the company’s finances based on financial status
• Filing and remitting taxes and other financial obligations.

Requirements

• Candidates should possess an HND / B.Sc qualification with 8 – 15 years work experience.