Accountant
- Job Type Full Time
- Qualification BA/BSc/HND
- Experience 5 – 7 years
- Location Lagos
- Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
Job Summary:
- The Accountant will be responsible for managing and reporting the financial activities of the company.
- This role includes maintaining financial records, preparing financial statements, performing reconciliations, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations.
- The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of accounting principles and experience in the service industry.
Key Responsibilities:
- Financial Recordkeeping: Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records, including general ledger entries, accounts payable and receivable, and payroll transactions.
- Financial Reporting: Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
- Budgeting and Forecasting: Assist in the preparation of the company’s budget and financial forecasts, and monitor actual performance against the budget.
- Reconciliation: Perform regular bank reconciliations and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Tax Compliance: Prepare and file tax returns, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations.
- Audit Preparation: Assist in the preparation of documents and schedules for external audits and liaise with auditors as needed.
- Expense Management: Review and process expense reports, ensuring compliance with company policies.
- Financial Analysis: Conduct financial analysis to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for cost savings or efficiency improvements.
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all financial practices adhere to established internal controls and regulatory requirements.
- Support Business Operations: Collaborate with other departments to provide financial insights and support business operations.
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
Experience:
- Minimum of 5-7 years of accounting experience, preferably in a service-oriented business.
Skills
- Technical Skills: Proficiency and Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
- Knowledge: Strong understanding of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and familiarity with tax regulations.
- Analytical Skills: Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Organizational Skills: Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
Key Performance Indicators:
- Profit and loss
- Process costs
- Number of aging reconciliations
- Time to close
- Close quality
- Bad debt to sales ratio
- Operational cost per collection
- Number of invoicing disputes
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