Accountant


Network Arewa24 Limited is the company that owns and manages AREWA24, a Hausa-language, free-to-air satellite television channel which can be viewed on Eutelsat Satellite Channel 16A/16 East Horizontal (frequency 10804, symbol rate 30000).

AREWA24 content is locally produced by and for Northern Nigerians, and fully dedicated to the people, cultures, and values of the Hausa-speaking region. The channel is dedicated to airing exciting and relevant entertainment shows with a slate of original and premier international programming.

AREWA24’s goal is to develop its authentic Hausa-language content that enriches the lives of Northern Nigerian viewers and projects the beauty, promise, and potential of Northern Nigeria. Network Arewa24 Limited seeks to recruit an experienced candidates to help support the growth of AREWA24 and its Nigerian content.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Accountant
Job Location: Kano

Main Role

  • The Accountant will oversee the financial operations of the company and ensure timely and accurate financial reports and practices including cash management, payroll, financial disbursements, ledgers etc.

Responsibilities

  • Daily posting of financial transactions in QuickBooks and maintaining financial records.
  • Monitor’s expenditures and reports to ensure that funds are utilized appropriately.
  • Support the Line Manager, in providing on-the-job orientation and training to the company staff on cost-effective management.
  • Supervise the Finance and Admin officer and management of petty cash system
  • Ensure that monthly financial reporting is completed on time and submitted to Headquarters.
  • Review procurement's and purchases process to ensure compliance to NAL policies and before payment to vendors.
  • Prepare monthly staff payroll for review by the line manager,
  • Support the financial audits of all activities of the company.
  • Investigate accounting and financial irregularities
  • Analyzing financial information and preparing financial transaction reports
  • Completing tasks & reporting within financial deadlines
  • Contract negotiation support
  • Supervise the timely remittance of taxes in compliance to Nigerian’s laws.
  • Carryout any other duties as assigned by the line manager.

Reporting Responsibility:

  • The Accountant will report to the Manager, Finance and Administration of Network Arewa24 Limited (NAL).

Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience
Education:

  • Degree in Accounting or related field

Work Experience:

  • Minimum of 3 years working experience in finance functions
  • Ability to travel to other project locations as required
  • Experience with financial reporting and procurement processes
  • Proven ability to work with little or no supervision

Language and Computer Skills:

  • Excellent oral communication skills
  • Good computer skills: MS word, Excel, QuickBooks and other accounting software

Application Closes on...
31st December, 2017.

Application Method
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications and CV's to email

Note

  • Title of position applied for should be clearly stated as subject of the email.
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be