Bank Reconciliation Accountant Job at the Place- Smackers Limited

The Place is a trademark of Smackers Limited. It is a profitable player in the QSR industry in Nigeria with great prospects and staff strength of +1400 employees. Currently, our operations span across 17 locations (15 stores and 4 central operation units) in Lagos, Nigeria, with rapid expansion plans to penetrate more locations in the short to medium term.

Our current management team consists of experienced hands with over 60 years of experience that spans industry as well as management consulting in foremost multinational professional services companies.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Bank Reconciliation Accountant

Job Location: Lekki Phase I, Lagos
Job type: Full-time

Job Description

• The individual occupying this position will be involved in evaluating payroll data, income statement accounts, computing pension & tax, enlightening staff and management on necessary deductions, and reconciling and analyzing payroll affiliated balance sheets.

Job Description

• Assist in the preparation and remittance of monthly PAYE Tax, Withholding Tax, Value Added Tax for Federal and State agencies and ensure proper maintenance of accounting records and documentation in compliance with statutory requirements and Company policies
• Keep abreast of relevant tax & pension legislation and best practice in order to ensure compliance.
• Ensure daily posting of transactions on QuickBooks and Excel spread sheet.
• Assist in managing regulatory bodies and ensures adequate planning and control ahead of tax audit.
• Handle the settlement of salaries and wages through the accounts structure and develop periodic payroll reports
• Act as the middleman between staff and pension fund administrator; ensure all staff get functioning PFA account and their pensions are duly deducted and remitted.
• Assistance to auditors to finalise accounts at the year-end along with Tax Audit.

Requirements

• Candidates should possess an HND / B.Sc in Accounting or other Finance related field
• Candidate must have a minimum of 1 - 3 years of related experience
• Attention to detail, accuracy, and completeness and multitasking abilities is required
• Knowledge of accounting standards & principles including tax and pension laws
• Strong analytical skills and results oriented
• Ability to meet tight deadline

Note: Candidates who do not meet the above criteria need not apply.