General Purpose
The accountant is responsible for applying accounting principles and procedures to analyze financial information, prepare accurate and timely financial reports and statements and ensure appropriate accounting control procedures

Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities
Compile and analyze financial information to prepare financial statements including monthly and annual accounts
Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and procedures
Ensure all financial reporting deadlines are met
Prepare financial management reports
Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close
Establish and monitor the implementation and maintenance of accounting control procedures
Resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities
Continuous management and support of budget and forecast activities
Monitor and support taxation issues.
Develop and maintain financial data bases.
Financial audit preparation and coordinate the audit process
Ensure accurate and appropriate recording and analysis of revenues and expenses.
Analyze and advise on business operations including revenue and expenditure trends, financial commitments and future revenues.
Analyze financial information to recommend or develop efficient use of resources and procedures, provide strategic recommendations and maintain solutions to business and financial problems.

Education and Experience
Accounting Degree or equivalent
2 -5 years accounting experience in the management of financial/accounting systems and budgets, financial reporting, financial data analysis, auditing, taxation and providing financial advice
Must be highly skilled in dealing with financial and numeric data
Knowledge of accepted accounting practices and principles
Knowledge of economic principles.
Knowledge of auditing practices and principles.
Knowledge of applicable laws, codes and regulations.
Knowledge and experience of related computer skills (must be highly skilled in the use of the accounting software Peachtree, advanced knowledge of Excel spreadsheets, MS Office applications).
Must have good verbal skills and good written skills in order to handle the administrative needs that come with accounting problems.
Must have excellent work habits including a willingness to work the hours necessary to get the job done.

Key Competencies:
Attention to detail and accuracy
Planning and organizing
Strong communication skills
Information and task monitoring
Problem analysis
Judgment and problem-solving
Supervisory skills
Stress tolerance.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: resumes@ht-limitedng.net using the Job position as the subject of the email.