Accountant at Human Resource Associates (HRA)

Reports To: The General Manager

Job Scope
Ensure all accounting, financial documentations and reports are accurate, efficient, updated and on time.

Responsibilities

    Must have a good knowledge of management accounting and perform activities with little supervision
    Must have knowledge of Nigeria Tax systems
    Must be able to reconcile bank statements etc
    Accounting and financial record keeping and documentation.
    Assist with cash management, accounts payable and accounts receivable.
    Assist with monitoring the stages and progress of all financial transactions.
    Assist with preparing and maintaining financial records for individual projects in a manner that facilitates management reports..
    Assist with preparation of cash flow forecast.
    Assist with payroll administration ensuring all statutory documentations are accurately and timely filed.
    Assist with preparation of all accounting and financial reports and documents.
    Assist with budget preparation and forecast.
    Ensure all accounting processes are performed in a timely and accurate manner..
    Prepare necessary accounting and financial reports as required.

Academic Qualifications
    University degree in Accounting .
    Professional Certification
    Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN); Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA)

Desirable Skills
    Good knowledge of accounting principles and standards.
    Working knowledge of financial statutory requirements.
    Proficiency in computer programs for accounting, database, spread sheets and word processing.
    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
    Prioritisation and time management skills.
    Exceptional negotiation skills.
    Must be capable of operating with minimal level of supervision.
    Must maintain high level of accuracy and ability to keep detailed file notes.

Required Personality Traits
    Team work abilities
    Excellent entrepreneurial spirit
    Ability to plan strategically and execute timeously
    Innovative and creative
    Integrity
    Ability to be discrete and maintain high confidentiality of company’s processes and procedures.

Experience
1 to 3 years of progressive Accounting responsibility.

Performance Measurement Areas

    Management accounting and financial documentation.
    Tax management
    Reconciliation of bank statements
    Efficiency in assisted financial and accounting responsibilities.
    Level of team participation.
    Communication and feedback levels.
    Accuracy in preparation of necessary accounting/financial reports.
    Prompt delivery on shipping documentation and hitch free shipping logistics.
    Efficiency in carrying out delegated responsibilities.