JOB DESCRIPTION
As a Financial Accountant you will be responsible for:
- Maintaining the general ledger. Review and post financial transactions into accounting software, making accruals and adjustments as needed.
- Preparing and analysing profit or loss statements and monthly close accounting reports
- Performing monthly balance sheet accounts reconciliation, resolving outstanding/unusual items or accounting entry discrepancies
- Advising management and relevant finance staff on acceptable accounting policies e.g. revenue, receivables, depreciation, taxation etc
- Preparing and manage fixed assets register.
- Reconciling all ledgers to produce year end trial balances and reports.
- Preparing the annual statutory financial reports, making appropriate disclosures
- Managing accounting applications and ensure integrity of financial reports.
- Preparing work papers for audit and pre-qualification/tender documentation purposes
- Liaising with relevant stakeholders to produce the annual budget for the business.
- Liaising with relevant external bodies/contacts e.g. auditors, solicitors, bankers etc
- Preparing reports of audit findings, outlining discrepancies and recommended workable solutions.
- Implementing risk management procedures and internal controls
- Ensuring strict adherence to HSE policies and procedures and comply with safe work methods as required.
- Performing any other duty that may be assigned by Supervisor/line Manager.
What are we looking for?
- Degree in Finance, Accountancy, Economics or other related field.
- Relevant professional qualification e.g. Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), Association of Certified and Chartered Accountants (ACCA)
- 5 years’ work experience in the Finance/ Treasury/ Accounts function in a similar organization.
- Experience in finance and accounting. Deep knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Knowledge of IFRS would be an added advantage.
- Proficiency in the use of financial reporting tools
- Strong Integrity.
- Proficiency in the use of MS Office Suite i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
- Ability to analyze financial data and interpret financial reports.
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a team.
- Ability to lead and coach direct reports to improve efficiency and competency.
- Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks.
- Intuitiveness and attention to detail
Salary
Competitive
Monthly based
Location
Kurmin Musa, Kaduna State, Nigeria
Job Overview
Location
Kurmin Musa, Kaduna State, Nigeria
