Accountant - Lagos

Job summary

We are recruiting to fill the position below: Accountant

Responsibilities

• Prepare and examine accounting records, financial statements, and other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.
• Manage all accounting transactions
• Ensure timely bank payments and monitor bank deposits.
• Handle monthly, quarterly, and annual closings.
• Reconcile accounts payable and receivable.
• Ensure timely submission of tax returns and liaise with external auditors during audits.
• Analyze financial information and summarize financial status.
• Prepare the schedules for statutory remittances (PAYE, WHT, Pension, Company tax, ITF, NSITF, among others) and ensuring timely remittance.
• Maintain a complete and accurate Fixed Asset Register for the company
• Provide technical support and advice on management.
• Participate in financial standards setting and in forecast process.
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.

Qualifications

• HND/Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• Minimum of 7 years of proven experience as an Accountant in a trading company or related industry.
• Must have ICAN certification
• Thorough knowledge of Accounting procedures and principles.
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process.
• Hands-on experience with accounting software packages
• Advanced MS Excel skills including Vlookups and pivot tables.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

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