Senior Accounting Associate
Senior Accounting Associate
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20-02-2025
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Job Description
Reports to: Accounting Services Lead
Key Responsibilities
1. Leadership & Ownership
- Proactive Management: Take charge of assigned client accounts ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting without excessive oversight.
- Team Supervision: Lead and review the work of junior accountants ensuring financial reports meet professional standards before client submission.
- Client Financial Oversight: Develop a strong understanding of each client s financials identifying key trends risks and insights to support strategic decisionmaking.
- Stakeholder Communication: Engage with clients confidently discussing financial performance addressing concerns and providing recommendations.
- Process Improvement: Identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements in accounting workflows leveraging automation where possible.
2. Accounting Software & Process Automation
- Zoho Books Proficiency: Actively use Zoho Books (or similar ERP/accounting software) for fullcycle accounting including invoicing payables receivables and tax filings.
- Bank Reconciliations & Journal Entries: Oversee accurate reconciliations ensure proper classification of transactions and resolve discrepancies efficiently.
- Process Automation: Leverage system functionalities to reduce manual tasks improve reporting efficiency and ensure data consistency.
- Data Accuracy & Internal Controls: Conduct thorough system checks proactively identifying and correcting common accounting errors.
3. Technical & Financial Expertise
- Advanced Financial Analysis: Review financial statements assess profitability identify risks and provide actionable insights.
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure VAT PAYE WHT and CIT filings are accurate and timely maintaining compliance with tax regulations.
- Internal & External Oversight: Act as the primary financial controller for both Charles Ardor s inhouse team and where applicable clientside accountants.
- Cost Management: Implement best practices in expense tracking cost allocation and cash flow optimization.
Requirements
Requirements
MustHave Qualifications
- Bachelor s degree in Accounting Finance or a related field
- Professional certification (ICAN ACCA CPA or equivalent) preferred
- 3 years of experience in accounting roles preferably in a professional services or outsourced accounting firm
- Strong knowledge of Zoho Books or similar cloudbased accounting software
- Excellent analytical and problemsolving skills with the ability to translate financial data into strategic insights
- Proven experience managing junior accountants and reviewing financial reports
- Strong understanding of Nigerian tax regulations (VAT PAYE WHT CIT)
Soft Skills & Work Style
- Proactive & Independent: Can take initiative without needing constant direction
- DetailOriented: Ensures accuracy in financial records and reconciliations
- Excellent Communicator: Can explain financial concepts clearly to clients and nonaccountants
- TechSavvy: Comfortable with automation and digital accounting solutions
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with businesses in sectors such as retail ecommerce food & beverage or professional services
- Prior exposure to management accounting and financial planning
Benefits
Employment Type
Full Time
Key Skills
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