Accountant (Chartered) at Lohi Consulting

Details:

The Accountant is responsible for all aspects of accounting; reporting and compliance, disbursements, cash management, revenue recognition, tax filings and financial reporting.  This role will support management in a variety of operational decisions to accomplish various finance activities and to ensure seamless financial operations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Determine and prepare yearly financial budget based on company’s strategy
• Develop and maintain processes for achieving yearly financial budget, cost control and reduction
• Develop and implement financial policies and internal control procedures
• Ensure timely remittances of statutory payments including VAT, income tax, PAYE, withholding tax, pension, NSITF etc.
• Raise vouchers/ expense booklet to monitor and control expenses
• Maintain petty cash book
• Ensure adequate maintenance of financial statements and accounting records
• Forecast cash flow position and available funds for investment
• Prepare financial reports including cash flows, profit or loss account, balance sheet etc
• Maintain and update client’s records and ensure daily checks on company’s accounts
• Assist external auditors in carrying out annual financial audit of the company and ensure accounting processes and procedures complies with statutory requirements
• Actively partner with other departments to build scalable processes and drive best practices
• Ensures a periodic review of company’s accounts and budgets
• Carry out other assignment as may be delegated by the Managing Director/CEO

KEY ATTRIBUTES AND QUALIFICATION

• Knowledge of standard accounting procedures and practices
• Financial reporting and management– effectiveness in managing budgets and financial forecasting
• Analytical and problem solving skills
• First degree/HND in Accounting and membership with ICAN/ACCA is a requirement
• Minimum of five years’ work experience in a related position
• High level integrity
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and financial information
• Attention to detail