Accountant Recruitment at AEFID

AEFID, a Talent sourcing firm, is recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Position: Accountant

Job Location: Abuja (FCT)

Job Responsibilities


  • Maintaining accurate books, records and schedules of all accounts.
  • Ensures timely preparation of periodic financial reports
  • Prepare for and review annual audit work papers and ensure adjustments journals are passed to agree company’s books and records with the audited financial statements;
  • Work with internal and external auditors during field work exercises and in the preparation of annual audited financial statements.
  • Monthly review of bank reconciliations, loan schedules, etc.
  • Manage all inter-company transactions and ensure reconciliation
  • Develop and monitor all financial systems with a view to improve and streamline procedures.
  • Ensure that policies and procedures set by Group are implemented and internal controls are operating effectively.
  • Responsible for ensuring the timely and accurate completion of all weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
  • Ensure that all accounting systems, procedures are in line with the International Accounting Standards and International Financial Reporting Standard
  • Maintain quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting;
  • Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls;
  • Continuously update, review and document the Company’s financial policies and procedures
  • Lead staff development and succession planning for financial Control team members
  • Implements effective accounting procedures and internal controls which conform to corporate standards and best practices.
  • Establish a high level of credibility and manage strong working relationships with external parties including customers, vendors, advisors and external auditors
  • Maintain efficient and effective fixed assets system covering the day-to-day recording and control over the company’s fixed assets.
  • Scrutinize payment vouchers before payment is effected with a view to controlling expenses.
  • Attend to internal and external Audit request/enquiries and ensure Audit report recommendations are followed up and implemented according to company’s procedures.
  • And other functions that may be required by Management

Qualifications And Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Banking and Finance, Economics or related fields.
  • 1-3 years experience
  • Recognized accounting professional certification (ICAN and ACA)
  • Strong Analytical and problem-solving skills and meticulous
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and a developed accounting skill.

Person Specification:

  • High level of integrity and ethical behaviour - sets a good example
  • Proven record of leading and developing subordinates
  • Strong ability to prioritize, multi-task and delegate
  • Solid team player with high energy and go get attitude to deliver results
  • High degree of resilience, self-initiative with a positive attitude
  • Mature, proactive, resourceful and hands-on with good initiative.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: aefrecruitments@gmail.com using the Job position as the subject of the email.