Company Description: Our client is a startup in the Marine/Construction Industry in Ikorodu (Lagos) and has been in operation since 2014. As a rapidly growing company, we are looking to hire a self-driven and talented Company Accountant that would be responsible for but not limited to the following:
Job Title: Company Accountant
Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: Negotiable
Experience: 2 years
ACCOUNTING RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Manage and keep a daily record of all sales and expenditures of the company.
· Forecast sources and uses of cash.
· Would ensure to plug all “income leakages” in the total production process
· With the support of the management, s/he would also ensure to set up a robust framework of operational procedures that would increase efficiency and minimize downtime of all business units.
· Participate in the formation and implementation of company financial plans.
· Preparation of all monthly financial reports
· Manage company and project cash flow
· Work with project management staff ensuring proper compliance with accounting procedures including reviewing and analyzing monthly job cost estimates and reports
· Develop written accounting procedures for the operations staff and work with team to ensure proper implementation and compliance
· Update and keep spreadsheets of incoming revenue, operating expenses and overhead, payroll and other company transactions
· Prepare bank deposits, general ledger postings and statements
· Undertake financial audits, review the company’s systems and analyse risks
· Verify that transactions comply with financial policies and procedures
· Continuous management of financial systems and budgets
· Oversee payment of third party contracts
· Advising on tax and treasury issues
· Detect and prevent fraud on all levels (forensic accounting)
STRATEGIC INITIATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Prepare special reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing information and trends
· Create new accounting/operations procedures to prepare and manage rapidly growing entity and the evolving business structure
· Develop and maintain relationships with key partners including banks, title companies, e.t.c – that will support and grow the business
· Sensitivity to operational environment
DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
· Age range: 28 – 35
· Preferable candidate: Female
· Bachelor’s Degree in either “Accounting” or “Finance” (post NYSC), with a minimum of Second Class Upper OR a graduate in anydiscipline with ICAN, ACCA or CPA certification.
· Minimum of 2 years post qualification progressive experience for any of the above
· Must be a strong and organized leader with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
· Must be Result-Oriented, Conscientious, and Confident
· With high personal/professional ethics and integrity
· Candidate must attention to details
· Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
· Competency in MS Office (especially in Microsoft Excel), databases and accounting software usage
· Candidate must reside within Ikorodu (Lagos)
NICE-TO-HAVE
· Experience in the marine/construction sector will be an advantage
· Intellectually curious self-starter with ability to work without constant supervision
· Excellent interpersonal skills
REMUNERATION
Salary range of 120k – 150k per month
How to Apply
Send CV and Cover Letter to rebarperfecta@accountant.com
This opening is available for two weeks from the date posted and only shortlisted candidates would be contacted.
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