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  • Posted: Aug 25, 2015
    Deadline: Sep 10, 2015
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    PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) helps organisations and individuals create the value they’re looking for. We’re a network of firms in 157 countries with more than 184,000 people who are committed to delivering quality in assurance, tax and advisory services. Find out more by visiting us at www.pwc.com. In Africa we're the largest provider of prof...
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    Financial Accountant

    • Job Type
    • Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA
    • Experience 6 years
    • Location Not specified
    • Job Field

    Roles & Responsibilities

    1) Supports Head Finance in the coordination of annual Budget and consolidation of budget estimates for each Unit/Department for presentation to Management
    2) Prepares income statements, monthly closing accounting reports and journals , including depreciation, prepayments, provisions and accruals
    3) of the business such as budgets, tax and cash flows that provides information on the Organisational’s financial position to the Head Finance & Accounts
    4) Compiles and analyses the Financial Reports generated by Accounts Officers in each Business Unit, consolidates and forwards to the Head Finance and ensures departmental compliance with the Organisation's financial policies, procedures and standards
    5) Develops and maintains appropriate tax structures in compliance with statutory regulations and liaise with the Accounts Officer for prompt and accurate remittance of tax and other statutory staff related payments.
    6) Manages accounting applications and filing systems and resolves any accounting entry discrepancies.
    7) Monitors the fixed asset ledgers to ensure accuracy of balances by effectively reconciling book balance to physical balance
    8) Reconciles all ledgers for the preparation of year end trial balances and financial reports
    9) Provides relevant support to internal and external auditors during audit reviews for smooth audit procedures
    10) Liaises with relevant external bodies/contacts e.g. solicitors, bankers as directed by the Head, Finance & Accounts, for effective operation of the finance function.
    11) Oversees the deduction and remitting of deductibles e.g. Pension Funds, PAYE
    12) Computation and remittance of tax liabilities to the appropriate regulatory bodies
    13) Coordinates the statutory reporting process and preparation of the Group annual returns
    14) Approves accruals and adjustments on erroneously posted financial transactions into the financial system
    15) Responds to relevant requests from financial institutions

     

    Requirements
    1) Minimum of six (6) years relevant experience
    2) Minimum of a first degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or any related discipline
    3) Relevant professional certifications e.g. Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), Association of Certified and Chartered Accountants (ACCA) or its equivalent
    4) Experience of statutory financial reporting and knowledge of GAAP, IFRS

    Desirable:
    MBA or Master’s degree in a related discipline

    Key Skills and Competencies

    • Financial management, accounting, analysis
    • Financial reporting and budgeting
    • Accounts reconciliation
    • Cost and revenue management
    • Payables and debtor / receivables management
    • Fixed asset management
    • Financial modelling and analysis
    • Communication (Verbal and Written)
    • Attention to detail
    • Problem solving and analytical
    • Team development and management

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    Financial Accountant

    Roles & Responsibilities

    1) Supports Head Finance in the coordination of annual Budget and consolidation of budget estimates for each Unit/Department for presentation to Management
    2) Prepares income statements, monthly closing accounting reports and journals , including depreciation, prepayments, provisions and accruals
    3) of the business such as budgets, tax and cash flows that provides information on the Organisational’s financial position to the Head Finance & Accounts
    4) Compiles and analyses the Financial Reports generated by Accounts Officers in each Business Unit, consolidates and forwards to the Head Finance and ensures departmental compliance with the Organisation's financial policies, procedures and standards
    5) Develops and maintains appropriate tax structures in compliance with statutory regulations and liaise with the Accounts Officer for prompt and accurate remittance of tax and other statutory staff related payments.
    6) Manages accounting applications and filing systems and resolves any accounting entry discrepancies.
    7) Monitors the fixed asset ledgers to ensure accuracy of balances by effectively reconciling book balance to physical balance
    8) Reconciles all ledgers for the preparation of year end trial balances and financial reports
    9) Provides relevant support to internal and external auditors during audit reviews for smooth audit procedures
    10) Liaises with relevant external bodies/contacts e.g. solicitors, bankers as directed by the Head, Finance & Accounts, for effective operation of the finance function.
    11) Oversees the deduction and remitting of deductibles e.g. Pension Funds, PAYE
    12) Computation and remittance of tax liabilities to the appropriate regulatory bodies
    13) Coordinates the statutory reporting process and preparation of the Group annual returns
    14) Approves accruals and adjustments on erroneously posted financial transactions into the financial system
    15) Responds to relevant requests from financial institutions

     

    Requirements
    1) Minimum of six (6) years relevant experience
    2) Minimum of a first degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or any related discipline
    3) Relevant professional certifications e.g. Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), Association of Certified and Chartered Accountants (ACCA) or its equivalent
    4) Experience of statutory financial reporting and knowledge of GAAP, IFRS

    Desirable:
    MBA or Master’s degree in a related discipline

    Key Skills and Competencies

    • Financial management, accounting, analysis
    • Financial reporting and budgeting
    • Accounts reconciliation
    • Cost and revenue management
    • Payables and debtor / receivables management
    • Fixed asset management
    • Financial modelling and analysis
    • Communication (Verbal and Written)
    • Attention to detail
    • Problem solving and analytical
    • Team development and management

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