Chief Accountant at Great Career Consult

Great Career Consult - Our client, a reputable Pharmaceutical firm in  Lagos State, is currently recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Position: Chief Accountant
Job Ref: CA0314
Job Location: Lagos
Reporting To: Director of Finance

Job Description

• Our client, is seeking to fill the position of a Chief Accountant who plans, directs, and conducts accounting activities within the Finance & Human Resources Department by performing the following duties, personally or through subordinates.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• The Chief Accountant carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws
• He/She directly supervises 1 or more employees in the Finance & Human Resources Department
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints, and resolving problems.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and implementation of goals, policies, priorities, and procedures relating to financial management, budget, accounting, and/or payroll.
• Supervises and participates in the preparation of financial statements and reports.
• Enters or directs the entry and maintenance of accounting records to show receipts and expenditures.
• Establishes system controls for new financial systems and develops procedures to improve existing systems.
• Coordinates preparation of external audit materials and external financial reporting.
• Reviews financial statements with management personnel.
• Manages the deployment and maintenance of new accounting, timekeeping, payroll, inventory, property, and other related procedures and controls.
• Maintains general and subsidiary ledgers, accounts receivable, revenue distribution, depreciation, cost, property, and operating expenses, and insurance records.
• Directs, conducts, and/or participates in cost analyses and rate studies.
• Prepares statements and reports of estimated future costs and revenues.
• Review of accounting and administrative controls.

Competencies
To perform the job successfully, the ideal candidate should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Problem Solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Cooperation: Establishes and maintains effective relations; exhibits tact and consideration; offers assistance and support to co-workers; works cooperatively in group situations; works actively to resolve conflicts.
• Business Acumen: Understands business implications of decisions; demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; aligns work with strategic goals.
• Impact & Influence: Pursues and wins support for ideas; displays ability to influence key decision-makers; achieves win-win outcomes; uses authority appropriately to accomplish goals; addresses divergent opinions.
• Cost Consciousness: Works within approved budget; develops and implements cost saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue; conserves organizational resources.
• Ethics: Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; upholds organizational values, and is ethical and principled.
• Goal Oriented: Sets and achieves challenging goals; demonstrates perseverance and overcomes obstacles; measures self against standard of excellence; recognizes and acts on opportunities; takes calculated risks to accomplish goals. Meets productivity standards; completes work in timely manner; strives to increase productivity.
• Analytical: Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data; designs work flows and procedures.
• Use of Technology: Demonstrates required skills; adapts to new technologies; troubleshoots technological problems; uses technology to increase productivity; keeps technical skills up to date.
• Job Knowledge: Competent in required job skills and knowledge; exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; keeps abreast of current developments; requires minimal supervision; displays understanding of how job relates to others; uses resources effectively.
• Judgment: Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in decision-making process; makes timely decisions.
• Adaptability: Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Project Management: Develops project plans; coordinates projects; communicates changes and progress; completes projects on time and budget; manages project team activities.

Requirements
Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license is preferred.
• Master's Degree or equivalent is preferred
• Quickbooks ProAdvisor certification required

Experience:

• 10+ years’ related experience, especially as a CPA in corporate setting.
• 7+ years’ experience in management

Computer Skills:

• Knowledge of QuickBooks Online Accounting software.
• Knowledge of Salesforce Contact Management systems and Microsoft Office (including Outlook, Excel; Word, and PowerPoint).

Language Skills:

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret relevant technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or coworkers.
• Ability to effectively present information to top management, and boards of directors.

Other Skills include:

• Consistent, accurate, and thorough with an eye for details
• Exceptional organizational skills and aptitude for numbers
• Outstanding communication skills, written and verbal
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
• Outstanding phone and email etiquette
• Able to thrive in deadline-driven environment
• Able to motivate the team and lead by example

Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resume and a Cover Letter/e-mail to tell us why you are interested in and qualified for this position to: info@greatcareerconsult.com.ng  Please indicate the position applied for the as subject of the mail.

Note

• CV's should be in MS Word format and any applicant who applies more than once for this job post will be disqualified automatically
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted after review of applications.
• All communications will be treated in strict confidence