Company Info
Mid sized business
51 to 100 Employees
Edgewood Consulting Limited - Our client, a Group of Companies with interests in Stockbroking, Banking, Manufacturing, Agriculture and Real Estate, is recruiting a trustworthy and proactive candidate to fill the position below:
Edgewood Consulting Limited – Our client, a Group of Companies with interests in Stockbroking, Banking, Manufacturing, Agriculture and Real Estate, is recruiting a trustworthy and proactive candidate to fill the position below:
Title: Accountant
Location: Ikeja, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Description
- Our client is seeking to hire a trustworthy and proactive candidate in the capacity of an Accountant who will ensure the provision of high-quality financial accounting services that supports efficient management of the company.
Job Responsibilities
- Prepare asset, liability and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information
- Document financial transactions by entering account information
- Recommend financial actions by analyzing accounting options
- Summarize current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement and other reports
- Substantiate financial transactions by auditing documents
- Maintain accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures
- Guide accounting clerical staff by coordinating activities and answering questions
- Reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information
- Secure financial information by completing database backups
- Verify, allocate, post and reconcile transactions
- Produce error-free accounting reports and present their results
- Analyze financial information and summarizethe financial status
- Provide technical support and advice on management
- Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures
- Participate in financial standards setting and in the forecast process
- Prepare invoices, financial statements and produce budget according to schedule
- Direct internal and external audits to ensure compliance
- Support month-end and year-end close process
- Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
- Communicate effectively with clients
- Contribute to a strong client relationship through positive interactions with Internal and external stake holders
- Communicate with Manager and/or Director on work status and client issues that arise
- Computing taxes.
- Keeping informed about current legislation relating to finance and accounting.
Job Requirements
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or a related field.
- Minimum of 3 years experience in a similar role
- Deep knowledge of accounting procedures and principles
- ACA or ACCA certification is required
- Strong analytical, communication, and computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite).
- Proven work experience as a Financial Accountant
- Proficient in MS Excel and accounting software
- In-depth understanding of business bookkeeping procedures
- Solid knowledge of accounting regulations and practices in Nigeria.
- Attention to detail
- Confidentiality
- Honesty
- Budget preparation and monitoring for the entire company and by the department.
- Excellent written ,oral communication skillsand great networking skills.
Deadline: 30th May, 2024.
How to Apply: Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resumes to: [email protected] using “Accountant” as the subject of the email.