Job Brief:
We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to oversee general accounting operations by controlling and verifying our financial transactions.
Senior Accountant responsibilities include reconciling account balances a bank statements, maintaining general ledger and preparing month-end close procedures.
A successful Senior Accountant combines excellent analytical skills with a thorough knowledge of accounting principles to analyze financial reports and forecasts.
Senior Accountant Responsibilities:
Verifying, allocating, posting and reconciling accounts payable and receivable
Producing error-free accounting reports and present their results
Analyzing financial information and summarizing financial status
Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures
Participate in financial standards setting and in forecast process
Provide input into department’s goal setting process
Prepare financial statements and produce budget according to schedule
Assist with tax audits and tax returns
Direct internal and external audits to ensure compliance
Plan, assign and review staff’s work
Support month-end and year-end close process
Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
Liaise with the Managing Director and Human Resource Manager on how to improve financial procedures.
Requirements:
BS Degree in Accounting, Finance or relevant
Minimum of 3 years proven experience as a Financial Controller, Accounting Supervisor, or senior accountant (with an IT Sales company is a great advantage)
Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures and foreign exchange
In-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Awareness of business trends
Familiarity with financial accounting statements
Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process
Hands-on experience with accounting software packages, like FreshBooks and QuickBooks
Advanced MS Excel skills
Accuracy and attention to detail – very crucial
Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills
Relevant certification.
Monthly Salary Budget: N120,000 – N150,000 / month.
To Apply:
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resume in PDF Format to: recruitment@amaget.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.
Application Deadline: 13th May, 2021.
Note: Please read requirements carefully before sending in your Resume.