Accountant

OVERVIEW OF JOB

Responsible for carrying out general accounting and administrative operations within the firm including the preparation and review of periodic accounting reports budgets verification of accounts bookkeeping managing staff payroll financial reporting and computing and remitting statutory deductions.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Maintains work relationships with banks and statutory agencies tax authorities external auditors vendors clients and financial stakeholders;

2. Prepares monthly bank reconciliation statements management account sales analysis petty cash analysis and prepares cheques for payments;

3. Compiles and remits VAT PAYE WHT and other statutory deductions to the appropriate government bodies;

4. Prepares and tracks accounting records financial statements and other financial records and ensures compliance to financial reporting standards;

5. Compiles information and prepares spreadsheets to assist external auditors in internal and external statement preparations;

6. Routes payment documents for approval by Head of Accounting Finance and Logistics;

7. Posts and updates accounting transactions using ODOO or other accounting software;

8. Prepares monthly payroll according to LIRS guidelines processing of salaries and preparation of payslips;

9. Prepares and sends invoices to vendors;

10. Prepares accounts receivable and payable and follows up with clients on accounts receivable;

11. Manages and monitors inflow and outflow of cash;

12. Acts as the custodian of cheque books and other related documents;

13. Liaises with auditors and ensures prompt reply to audit queries;

14. Processes expense reports for employee expenses;

15. Prepares monthly inventory reports for inventory management;

16. Prepares stock updates;

17. Maintains the fixed asset register;

18. Manages order processing with Admin operative and supervises delivery of appliances;

19. Advises management on cost reduction measures.

Requirements

Education: . in Accounting from a reputable institution

Professional Certification/Affiliations: ICAN/ACCA certified

Work Experience: A Minimum of 7 years of accounting experience

Technical Requirements:

• Microsoft Office proficiency
  
• Proficiency in the use of accounting software Knowledge
  

Other Requirements

• Luxury electronic appliances industry knowledge
  
• Knowledge of general accounting principles and IFRS standards
  
• Knowledge of Nigerian tax laws
  
• Good understanding and application of valuation methodologies