Senior Accountant (Certified) Job in Nigeria

 Talents and Skills Africa Consulting LLC is a leading HR outsourcing and business support solutions provider in Nigeria providing a comprehensive range of outsourcing services from People Outsourcing to Business Process Outsourcing.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Accountant (Certified)

Location: Gbagada, Lagos
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 our business's Financial position, liquidity, and cash flows, while ensuring we’re compliant with all tax regulations.

Responsibilities

  • Tracking payments to internal and external stakeholders
  • Preparing budget forecasts
  • Processing tax payments and returns
  • Manage all accounting transactions
  • Prepare budget forecasts
  • Publish financial statements on time
  • Handle monthly, quarterly, and annual closings
  • Reconcile accounts payable and receivable
  • Ensure timely bank payments
  • 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
  • Comply with financial policies and regulations

Requirements and Skills

  • 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
  • BSc in Accounting, Finance, or arelevant
  • Additional certification (CPA or CMA) is a plus

Salary
N400,000 - N500,000 monthly.

Application Closing Date
10th May, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: info@talentsandskills.net using the job title as the subject of the mail.