Accountant

An Agric-tech company located in Lekki seeks to hire an Accountant as follows:

Job Purpose

The Accountant will be responsible for managing financial records, preparing financial statements, and ensuring compliance with accounting principles and regulations. He/she will work closely with various departments to track financial transactions, analyze budgets, and contribute to the overall financial health of the organization.

Responsibilities

ü Prepare management account on a monthly basis.

ü Prepare accurate and timely financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.

ü Manage cash flow by monitoring cash balances, analyzing cash forecasts, and optimizing cash inflows and outflows

ü Manage  accounting records, process and issue invoices

ü Collaborate with internal department to reconcile payment discrepancies and follow-up on expense retirement

ü Process all payment requisitions and execute disbursement of payment.

ü Prepare bank reconciliation, account payables and receivables reconciliation

ü Assist in creating of financial model and preparation of operating budget

ü Track company’s inventory, send out daily inventory report, and monthly sale report using graphical presentation highlighting the gross profit, net profit and expenses.

ü Review and update existing finance and accounting policies and procedures to ensure regulatory compliance.

ü Assist in analyzing financial data and audit documentation

ü Set up QuickBooks software application and posting of transaction on the application daily.

ü Prepare payroll monthly , file employee pension and process all other statutory deductions

ü File company’s payee, VAT and withholding tax

ü Monitor and track expenses on projects

Education & Experience

· Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

· 4-7 years of progressive experience in accounting / finance roles, with demonstrated growth in responsibilities.

· ICAN certification is an added advantage.

Technical Competencies                                                          Generic Competencies

l Financial Analysis                                                                    Interpersonal skills

l Payables & Receivables Management                                   Analytical skills

l Cashflow Management                                                          Attention to details                                                            

l Bank Reconciliation                                                              Multi-tasking skills

l Accounting software                                                           Records Management

l Tax Management                                                                  Reporting

l Payroll Management