Accountant Job at Synapse Services

Synapse Services is a Centre for Psychological Medicine that is committed to providing a full range of mental health and substance misuse services in a caring, patient- centred environment. We are located in the heart of Nigeria - Abuja, with branches in Lagos, and Anambra state. We provide first class psychological and psychiatric care, with a range of therapeutic programs suited to individual needs.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Accountant

Job Location: Lagos

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for day to day finance and accounts operations of Synapse Services,.
• Provide managerial and oversight for all accounting functions
• Manages overall responsibility for accounting related information from Synapse Service.
• Oversight include monitoring purchases compared to the budget, accounts payable, general ledger, payroll, and capital expenditures/equipment.
• Reconciliation of all cash accounts and monitoring of cash receipts and disbursements.
• Provide accurate, timely periodic financial statements of Synapse Services.
• Provide direction to all accounting staff under your supervision.
• Provide oversight of assets and finances of Synapse Services.
• Evaluate performance and professional development of staff.
• Assist in the management of the overall operational, budgetary, and financial responsibilities and activities of Synapse Services.
• Make business decisions that are financially responsible, accountable, justifiable, and defensible in accordance with organization policies and procedures.
• Handle full spectrum of financial and cost accounting role e.g. AR, AP, GL, forecasting, budgeting etc.
• Supervises end-of-period processes and supports the analysis of the periodical business performance, budgets, and forecasts.
• Management and coordination of activities relating to Vendors/Procurement.
• Perform cash flow forecasting, budgeting and working closely with the operations and project teams in analyzing margins, variances and cost analysis.
• Overseeing the Maintenance and reconciliation of Goods Receipts/ Invoice Receipt Account.
• Create and enhance financial policies and procedures across the accounting department as well as the wider Finance department.
• Ensures consistency in procedures and policies across the accounting department and that these policies are appropriately set for the achievement of the business’s overall goals and objectives.
• Responsible for timely monthly, separate and consolidated financial statements, payments, cash-flow management reporting for submission to management
• Establish and maintain systems for cost-sensitivity analysis and early-warning of cost-overruns.
• Work consultatively with the respective departments on cost reduction initiatives
• Review & approve payment vouchers & journal entries.
• Leads compliance with the business’s internal corporate framework policies and finance manuals.
• Assist in auditing activities by providing necessary information and preparing requested documentations.
• Monthly evaluating of Unapplied Advance Payment to determine the risk level.
• Monitors expenditures, analyze revenues and determine budget variances
• Perform month-end accounting activities such as reconciliations and journal entries.
• Develops reports on all accounting related matters inclusive of taxation matters. These reports accompany pro-active advice and recommendations on the business’s financial approaches from an accounting and taxation perspective.
• Formulate and oversee the implementation of the company’s accounting policies
• Ensure completeness and accuracy of the company’s records (e.g. Clients, Suppliers, Banks, Employees, Management, Government and its relevant agencies etc.)
• Perform any other duty assigned by the Medical Director.

Education, Experience & Skills

• Minimum of BSc in Accounting
• 2 - 5 years of core experience in accounting/management account
• First Degree must be in Accounting
• Certified member of ICAN/ACCA
• Excellent strategic planning skills
• Ability to work independently and highly meticulous.
• Ability to lead and manage a team effectively
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Knowledge of Oracle Financials or any other financial software.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter to: jobs@synapseservices.org using the Job Position and Job Location as the subject of the email.