Accountant at Sahel Capital

Primary Purpose

• The Accountant at Sahel Capital Agribusiness Managers Limited, would be expected to prepare, develop and analyze management accounting information for internal and external stakeholders; and to oversee responsible utilization of Sahel resources.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Entering accurate and timely transaction information into Sahel’s accounting system
• Reviewing payment request including travel advances and reconciliation documents and ensure compliance with Sahel’s policies
• Working with Team Member and Management to implement grant tracking/monitoring system, monitoring grant expenditures in order to identify any irregularities.
• Managing payroll for staff and expense reimbursements for all staff
• Preparing cash flow statements and expenditure accounts
• Maintaining financial documents and a robust filing system
• Monitoring cash flow and work closely with the Accounting Team and Management to manage shortfalls/ surpluses
• Analyzing variances and explore potential problems with project budget, working closely with staff to forecast and address any variances
• Preparing financial reports for internal and external use on a monthly and quarterly basis
• Processing checks and expenditure (travel advances, imprest and purchase requisition)
• Participating in internal and external audits by providing auditors with accounting documents as requested and provide explanations for audit queries
• Managing compliance with Nigerian tax laws
• Managing petty cash transactions
• Any other responsibility assigned by management

Minimum Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or business-related course.
• Professional qualification – in accounting or finance (ACA, ACCA, CFA).
• 5 to 7 years of accounting related experience
• Deep knowledge of best practices in financial management required
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Excellent knowledge of Excel, Access and PowerPoint required; familiarity with Peachtree, or similar finance and accounting software, preferred
• Financial management and financial reporting skills.
• Excellent verbal, analytical, organizational and written skills
• Knowledge of various financial reporting forms - an advantage
• Knowledge of private equity-based accounting and experience with developed accounting firms is a plus
• Strong personal integrity and accountability