Accountant ina Reputable Financial Services Company

Michael Stevens Consulting – Our client, a reputable Financial Services Company urgently needs the services of a suitably qualified candidate for the position below:

Job Title: Accountant

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Brief

• We are looking for an Accountant to manage all financial transactions, from fixed payments and variable expenses to bank deposits and budgets.
• Accountant responsibilities include auditing financial documents and procedures, reconciling bank statements and calculating tax payments and returns. To be successful in this role, you should have previous experience with bookkeeping and a flair for spotting numerical mistakes.
• Ultimately, you will provide us with accurate quantitative information on financial position, liquidity and cash flows of our business, while ensuring we’re compliant with all tax regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage all accounting transactions
• Compute taxes and prepare tax returns
• Manage balance sheets and profit/loss statements.
• Report on the company’s financial health and liquidity.
• Audit financial transactions and documents.
• Reinforce financial data confidentiality and conduct database backups when necessary.
• Prepare budget forecasts
• Publish financial statements in time
• Handle monthly, quarterly and annual closings
• Reconcile accounts payable and receivable
• Ensure timely bank payments
• Comply with financial policies and regulations.

Requirements

• B.Sc in Accounting, Finance or relevant degree
• A minimum of 5 years work experience.
• Work experience as an Accountant
• Excellent knowledge of accounting regulations and procedures, including the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Hands-on experience with accounting software like FreshBooks and QuickBooks
• Advanced MS Excel skills including Vlookups and pivot tables.
• Experience with general ledger functions.
• Strong attention to detail and good analytical skills.

Deadline: 8th March, 2021.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: recruitment.ph@michaelstevens-consulting.com using the “Job Title” as the subject of the email.