Accountant Job at Cove Real Estate & Construction

Cove Real Estate & Construction is one of Nigeria's most innovative property development companies that aim to make property ownership a hassle free exercise. We are the new frontier and are fast becoming the industry standard for seamless property acquisition, development, management and syndication. As we continue to expand our database of happy customers, partnerships and relationships, we invite you to come experience innovation, trust, dependability, leverage and ease so that you can also spread the word to friends and family.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Accountant

Job Location: Port Harcour,t Rivers
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• Applicant should be prompt, analytical, honest, detail-oriented, and professional to succeed in this role. The ideal candidate should have excellent presentation skills with the ability to successfully communicate complex quantitative data to decision-makers.

Responsibilities

• Handling all accounts payable and receivable.
• Preparation of financial reports, and financial statements for the organization as well as its clients.
• Reconciling financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.
• Willingness to improve knowledge of IFRS, GAAP and multi-jurisdiction tax laws
• Display proficiency in working with relevant accounting software
• Filing and remitting taxes and other financial obligations.
• Recording transactions, payments, and expenses, and processing invoices.
• Communicating effectively with cash and billing staff across branches to ensure timely remittance of cash.
• Any other duties may be assigned
• Handling queries related to accounts and preparing error-free accounting reports.

Communication and Support:

• Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll issues in a timely and professional manner.
• Collaborate with HR and Finance teams to address and resolve payroll-related discrepancies.

Compliance:

• Corporate policies and Procedures.
• Use of approved electronic documents.
• Access permissions and risk management policies set by the management.
• Statutory, regulatory, and legal requirements associated with duties.
• Failure to comply may lead to disciplinary actions including termination.

General:

• The Employee may also be required to perform duties not directly related to their area of experience or expertise, in which case proper instruction will be provided.
• Ensure that the highest ethical standards are maintained in all activities
• Conduct himself/herself in a dignified and respectful manner that reflects well on the Employer and sets an example for other employees.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, or a related field.
• 3 years of working Experience as an Accountant.
• Knowledge of Nigerian labor laws, tax regulations, and statutory requirements.
• Superb attention to detail and good organizational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Solid proficiency in MS Suits and accounting ERP systems.
• Strong analytical skills. Should be able to identify abnormalities in data and resolve them quickly and effectively.
• Impeccable character and integrity
• Excellent communication and reporting skills.
• Strong working knowledge of accounting practices and principles.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills.

Knowledge, Skill and Abilities:

• Intermediate use of Microsoft Office - Excel, Word PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with computers and accounting applications/software.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Sales competencies.
• Ability to work in a goal-oriented environment.
• Degree in Accounting.

Salary
N80,000 / month.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resume to: career@covegroupng.com using the Job Position as the subject of the mail.