Chief Accountant at Ascentech Services Limited

Job Description

• The ideal candidate must be able to lead a team by providing budgetary and accountancy support to all Directorates and ensure effective operation of workactivities.

Responsibilities

• Manage all activities of the accounting department and allocate duties to ensure that all tasks are completed within prescribed timescales.
• Ensure the Treasury Management and Banking functions operate in accordance with legislative, regulatory and organisational requirements.
• Manage and monitor accounting procedures for compliance with all state and federal regulations,coordinate and facilitate external audit requirements.
• Arrange and conduct training on accountancy or financial systems issues as required.
• Provide guidance to other Accountants when needed.
• Manage Complex reconciliations of income.
• Reviewand analyzeGL accounts, Balance Sheet accounts reconciliation in addition to prepare month end Journal entries.
• Contribute to the preparation of the annual revenue and capital budgets, monitoring of financial performance and completion of the annual accounts.
• Streamlineoperational and administrative support functions by implementing changes to improve internal controls, save time and increase work productivity.
• Carry out any other duties that are within the scope and grading of the position

Skills and Requirements

• B.Sc / HND in Accounting, Finance, Economics or Business Management with ACA/FCA is required
• Minimum of 10 years experience in a managerial position is preferred
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite / ERP Tally, Odoo, Sage or Quickbooks Accounting Package
• Must have in-depth knowledge of Tax matters.
• Must possess leadership, analytical, mathematical and problem solving skills