Graduate Audit Trainee / Community Fellowships and Outreach Officer (CFO)

AA Matthew & Co International Limited was incorporated on the 5th of July 2011 by the Corporate Affairs Commission and is set up as an accountancy and professional services organisation with a consistent goal to be recognised as the leading and most trusted professional services firm in Nigeria. We are a part of the AA Matthew & Co Accountancy firm based in the United Kingdom. We have a church arm aimed at spreading the gospel and helping the poor.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Audit Trainee / Community Fellowships and Outreach Officer (CFO)

Job Location: Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• To become part of a growing Accountancy firm in Nigeria by building a business development model based on core accountancy, audit, tax skills and recruitment/HR acumen, aggressive marketing and client portfolio development.
• The essence of this role is to contribute to the ongoing accountancy function and help start up the other divisions of the practice, to secure clients and drive revenue.
• To help in the spread of the gospel and outreach to souls in the Church arm.

Duties

• To contribute time, effort and hard work to the servicing of accountancy clients both local and international. To provide core professional services in Accountancy, cloud accounting, bookkeeping, audit and taxation services.
• Engaging social media outlets such as Facebook, Linkedin, Twitter and Blogging websites to target likely accountancy prospects with the Company’s marketing appeal hereby building a viable accountancy/audit client base. [Experience of developing, building and maintaining extensive social media communities would be an advantage]
• Gather Clients Paperwork consisting of Bank Statements, Invoices, Receipts and analyse the data into Bank, Cash, Credit Card and Payroll Schedules, produce a Trial Balance, final Accounts and tax computations using Tax Filer Software.

Responsibilities

• Bookkeeping on Quickbooks and Excel Spreadsheets
• Bank Reconciliations
• Preparation of monthly management accounts
• Use of Microsoft Excel worksheets
• Analysis of Financial data
• Help prepare financial information and ensure the accuracy of financial data
• Check financial records for accuracy, ensuring activities are carried out in accordance with agreed procedures.
• Preparation of information and reports for internal and external use
• Assistance with substantive audit testing and other audit work as instructed by more senior colleagues. Able to work independently after receiving instruction.
• Able to communicate the purpose of specific audit testing with clients.
• Preparation of basic corporation tax returns and associated schedules
• Regular contact with clients/members by telephone and in person
• Field Evangelism requiring going out on Thursdays and Fridays to preach the gospel in the community

Experience and Skills

• Graduate in Accounting or Business related subjects (2:1)
• 0-2 years' experience in an Accountancy Practice role, ideally working in a professional services firm.
• Experience with all Microsoft Office packages particularly Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and Quickbooks is an advantage.
• An ability to maintain and develop professional internal and external relationships that meet company core values.
• Commitment to professional accountancy qualification such as ICAN, ACCA, ICAEW
• An ability to manage a pressurised, busy and varied workload.
• Must be Born Again with 2-5 Years Christian Experience
• Total Commitment to Christ and the New Church
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong computer skills and ability to operate office equipment.
• Ability to handle stress and problem solve.
• Ability to keep confidential and sensitive information.
• A Commitment to standing as a moral and upstanding representative of the church community.

Criteria

• Must not be older than 30 years as at 2021
• Must be single
• Must be resident in Lagos and willing to relocate to Ibeju Lekki
• Close proximity to Ibeju- Lekki is an added advantage.

Personal Attributes:
You will need to show:

• Drive
• Creativity
• Innovation
• Initiative
• Ability to work without supervision
• Ability to work under intense pressure
• Communication and Interpersonal Skills
• Influencing and Negotiation Skills
• Analytical Skills
• Teamwork
• Business Awareness and Commercial Acumen
• Pioneering work.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: recruitmentafrica@yahoo.com and kindly indicate the role you are applying for as the subject matter of your email.