Accountant Job at AFARI Travels & Tours Limited

AFARI Travels & Tours Limited - Sustainable Travel Approach with Transforming Experiences! We are a travels & tours packaging company that is committed to providing luxury-styled travel management, consultations and tourism. Our services include tours, visa processing assistance, travel planning, accommodation, airport transfers, international money transfers, ticketing, VIP concierge & charter services.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Accountant

Job Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full Time

About the Job

• We are looking for an Accountant to manage all financial transactions, from fixed payments and variable expenses to bank deposits and budgets.
• Accountant responsibilities include auditing financial documents and procedures, reconciling bank statements and calculating tax payments and returns.
• To be successful in this role, you should have previous experience with bookkeeping and a flair for spotting numerical mistakes.
• Ultimately, you will provide us with accurate quantitative information on our business's financial position, liquidity and cash flows while ensuring we comply with all tax regulations.

Core Functions

• Tracking payments to internal and external stakeholders
• Preparing budget forecasts
• Overseeing accounting procedures to ensure compliance with regulations & taxes

Functions

• Managing financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting
• Manage all accounting transactions
• Prepare budget forecasts
• Publish financial statements in time
• Compute taxes and prepare tax returns
• Handle monthly, quarterly and annual closings
• Audit financial transactions and documents
• Reinforce financial data confidentiality and conduct database backups when necessary
• Reconcile accounts payable and receivable
• Ensure timely bank payments
• Manage balance sheets and profit/loss statements
• Report on the company's financial health and liquidity
• Comply with financial policies and regulations
• Manage the Invoice Account Register

Requirements

• BSc in Accounting, Finance or relevant degree
• Additional Certification (CPA or CMA) is a plus.
• Work experience as an Accountant
• ICAAN Certification is required
• Excellent knowledge of accounting regulations and procedures, including the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Hands-on experience with accounting software like FreshBooks and QuickBooks
• Advanced MS Excel skills, including Vlookups and pivot tables
• Experience with general ledger functions
• Strong attention to detail and good analytical skills.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resume and Cover Letter to: hr@afaritravels.com using the Job Position as the subject of the mail.