Accountant
Job role insights
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Date posted
April 8, 2024
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Closing date
April 8, 2024
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Hiring location
Lagos
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Offered salary
₦150,000 - ₦200,000/month
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Career level
Experienced
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
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Experience
3 - 5 Years
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Quantity
1 person
Description
Job Title: Accountant
Salary: N150,000 – N200,000
Location: Lekki phase 1, Lagos
Job Description
We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Accountant to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in accounting principles, excellent analytical skills, and a commitment to maintaining accurate financial records. As an Accountant, you will play a critical role in managing our financial transactions, maintaining financial records, and providing insightful analysis to support decision-making. Your expertise in financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance will contribute to the overall financial health of our organization.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and maintain accurate financial records, including general ledger entries, accounts , accounts payable, and payroll.
- Perform month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
- Reconcile bank statements, credit card statements, and other financial documents, investigating and resolving any discrepancies.
- Prepare financial statements, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, to provide meaningful insights on business performance.
- Conduct a thorough analysis of financial
- data, identifying trends, variances, and areas for improvement.
- Ensure compliance with relevant accounting principles, policies, and regulations.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to
- provide financial insights and support decision-making processes.
- Develop and implement internal control procedures to safeguard assets and maintain data integrity.
- Stay updated on changes in accounting standards and regulations, recommending and implementing necessary changes.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Professional certifications such as ICAN will be an added advantage.
- Proven work experience as an Accountant or in a similar role, preferably in a corporate environment.
- Thorough knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting standards, and regulations.
- Proficiency in using accounting software, inventory tracking and advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and generate meaningful insights.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in financial record-keeping.
- Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
- Integrity and ethical conduct in handling sensitive financial information.
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work independently with minimal supervision.
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