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Senior Accountant

1 month ago


Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria Structured Resource Business Limited Full time

Business Objective:

To support the Finance Department by managing daily accounting tasks. You will be part of a team of professionals working to maintain order and transparency for the company's finances.

Core Working Relationships: Directors, Finance Manager, All Departments.

Accountabilities Responsibilities

  • Account receivable/Vendor/payable management
  • Tmanage the day-to-day operations of the Finance Department. Preparation of invoices, purchase orders, payment vouchers, requisitions, etc.
  • Oversee accounts payable and receivable.
  • Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable processes including entering daily invoices/ bills/ journal entries.
  • Research and resolve invoice discrepancies.
  • Review aging reports and follow up with Customers regarding overdue balances.
  • Follow up on WHT remittances.
  • Analyze expenses tevaluate cost cutting opportunities tdrive value tthe portfolicompanies.
  • Communicate with vendors and clients concerning billing and transactions.

General ledger

  • Manage general ledger and carry out month-end and year-end close out processes, reconciliation of journal entries.
  • Perform all related accounting functions required tmaintain the general ledger in compliance with IFRS and company policy and procedures.
  • Coordinate month-end and year-end closing activities tensure timely reporting as well as assist with yearly public audits.
  • Review financial and accounting records and correct errors as required. Analyze and review all postings intthe ERP, Prepare and post adjusting journal entries where required.
  • Oversee accounting operations, review, and reconcile journal entries, transactions, and financial activities, monitor and review accounting documents for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with Federal and state regulations.
  • Assure journal entry information is complete and accurate and verify accuracy of supporting documentation.

Fixed Asset and Inventory Management:

  • Maintains the fixed assets register and ensure entries and records are up tdate.
  • Update the Fixed asset register with new additions, disposals, revaluations etc.
  • Obtain thorough overview of inventory for the group.
  • Periodic Reviews of inventory transactions, ensure accuracy, accurate posting, and warehouse analysis.
  • Carry out regular intermittent Spot counts, prepare Monthly inventory status reports.
  • Carry out regular Bin card checks.
  • Establish and execute internal controls tmonitor, track stock and prevent leakages.
  • Regular review of inventory ledgers, reconciliation tensure Stock issues, purchases and all inventory movement have been recorded on the ERP.
  • Regular Reconciliation of inventory ledger balances tphysical quantities.

TAX, AUDIT REGULATORIES AND COMPLIANCE

  • Liaise with external Auditors, Tax Auditors as required for the preparation of financial analyses and reports.
  • Responsible for researching, registering, and ensuring compliance with all state and Federal tax requirements.
  • Oversee annual external audits and monthly and annual tax filings.
  • Monthly and periodic computations and reports of monthly payables for FIRS & LIRS for the group, as well as total outstanding for the group
  • Responsible for Monthly filing for VAT, WHT, PAYE and all applicable taxes
  • Thorough overview of all compliance issues, licenses and certification required by the group.
  • Monthly status reports on ALL compliance related issues. Responsible for overall tax and statutory compliance status of the group.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

  • B.SC in Accounting or Finance.
  • ICAN, ACCA certification is required.
  • Minimum of 5 years Accounting experience POST NYSC
  • Solid analytical, problem solving and interpersonal skills.
  • Intermediate tadvanced Excel skills.
  • Ability tmulti-task and work with multiple departments.
  • Excellent time management and ability tmeet required reporting deadlines.
  • Knowledge of financial statement reporting and internal controls.
  • Excellent oral and verbal communication skills.
  • Good understanding of accounting and financial reporting principles and practices.
  • Working Knowledge of tax laws.
  • Strong Financial analysis skills.
  • Ability tcommunicate reports/updates in both written and oral formats as at when due.
  • Other knowledge/experiences could be added advantage.

SALARY RANGE: N400, N500,000.00


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