Senior Accountant at DynamicPlus Advisory

Job Description

• We are looking to hire a “Senior Accountant”. This is a role where you will report directly to the General Manager. In this capacity you will be responsible for providing the financial results of the company
• The ideal candidate possesses leadership capabilities, solid operational and technical accounting background and works proactively to drive results
• This person is a self-starter, flexible, has a high level of integrity and is action and goal- oriented in a fast-paced, team-oriented, collaborative environment
• Location: Head office: Lagos. Role may require some domestic travel.

Responsibilities

• Manage the monthly account analysis and prepare detailed journal entries.
• Manage financial close process, including ensuring all costs incurred are properly recorded, reviewing journal entries, account balance reconciliation and report preparation.
• Assist with compilation of information for preparation of tax returns
• Preparing summary feedback of financial statements variances to budget
• Analyze the effect of statutory accounting practices and studies regulations and guidance to ensure correct application of International Financial Reporting Standards.
• Preparation of company financials which consists Income statement, Balance Sheet, Cash flow statement and Trial balance
• Interaction with all levels and with budget owners or other stakeholders to produce timely, efficient and accurate month-end close and all internal management and financial reporting through annual reports.
• Work with Audit, Tax and Treasury to ensure overall coordination of all financial accounting activities through annual report.
• Track income and expenses, and be able to prepare detailed revenue and expense reports when necessary.
• Preparation of monthly portfolio account
• Actively review and advise on financial/accounting processes with all stakeholders within the organization.
• Supervise the completion of monthly bank and revenue account reconciliations.
• Interface with management and executives concerning questions and issues.
• Support external audit requirements related to specific areas of responsibility.
• Month End Reconciliation of accounts (Purchases, sales, inventory, expenses, transfers, payments, deposits).
• Continued focus on improving system efficiencies and business practices
• Collaborate with external auditors to ensure successful audit results and compliance
• Work to continuously improve accounting/finance procedures and internal controls.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from an accredited university. A Master’s Degree is an added advantage
• A member of professional accounting body (ACA/ACCA)
• 4 year+ of working for a consumer finance company, Microfinance Company or a bank.
• Excellent written and face interpersonal, communication and persuasion skills.
• Strong mathematical skills.
• Commitment to achieving performance goals.
• Familiarity and experience using accounting technology programs.
• Familiarity with tax accounting for finance companies in Nigeria, highly required.
• Great at time management, multitasking and prioritizations skills.

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Job Description

• We are looking to hire a “Senior Accountant”. This is a role where you will report directly to the General Manager. In this capacity you will be responsible for providing the financial results of the company
• The ideal candidate possesses leadership capabilities, solid operational and technical accounting background and works proactively to drive results
• This person is a self-starter, flexible, has a high level of integrity and is action and goal- oriented in a fast-paced, team-oriented, collaborative environment
• Location: Head office: Lagos. Role may require some domestic travel.

Responsibilities

• Manage the monthly account analysis and prepare detailed journal entries.
• Manage financial close process, including ensuring all costs incurred are properly recorded, reviewing journal entries, account balance reconciliation and report preparation.
• Assist with compilation of information for preparation of tax returns
• Preparing summary feedback of financial statements variances to budget
• Analyze the effect of statutory accounting practices and studies regulations and guidance to ensure correct application of International Financial Reporting Standards.
• Preparation of company financials which consists Income statement, Balance Sheet, Cash flow statement and Trial balance
• Interaction with all levels and with budget owners or other stakeholders to produce timely, efficient and accurate month-end close and all internal management and financial reporting through annual reports.
• Work with Audit, Tax and Treasury to ensure overall coordination of all financial accounting activities through annual report.
• Track income and expenses, and be able to prepare detailed revenue and expense reports when necessary.
• Preparation of monthly portfolio account
• Actively review and advise on financial/accounting processes with all stakeholders within the organization.
• Supervise the completion of monthly bank and revenue account reconciliations.
• Interface with management and executives concerning questions and issues.
• Support external audit requirements related to specific areas of responsibility.
• Month End Reconciliation of accounts (Purchases, sales, inventory, expenses, transfers, payments, deposits).
• Continued focus on improving system efficiencies and business practices
• Collaborate with external auditors to ensure successful audit results and compliance
• Work to continuously improve accounting/finance procedures and internal controls.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from an accredited university. A Master’s Degree is an added advantage
• A member of professional accounting body (ACA/ACCA)
• 4 year+ of working for a consumer finance company, Microfinance Company or a bank.
• Excellent written and face interpersonal, communication and persuasion skills.
• Strong mathematical skills.
• Commitment to achieving performance goals.
• Familiarity and experience using accounting technology programs.
• Familiarity with tax accounting for finance companies in Nigeria, highly required.
• Great at time management, multitasking and prioritizations skills.