Senior Accountant at Adexen

Adexen is mandated by an integrated supplier, purchasing, transporting, and distributing first class bitumen from refineries to work site to recruit for a Senior Accountant for its operations in Abuja.

Job description

• Ensure all taxation and legislative requirements are complied with at all times
• Ensure the monthly reconciliation of all ledgers and sub-ledgers.
• Analyze business performance / result, providing feedback to Executive Management
• Track and monitor revenue for accuracy, verifying it against operational reports
• Ensure that revenue is allocated correctly, taking corrective action where inconsistencies arise.
• Ensure monthly accruals are adjusted to meet demands of the business.
• In conjunction with relevant personnel track, monitor and manage insurance claims
• On a monthly basis monitor and track debtors to ensure they are consistent with contract conditions.
• Ensure that debtors is monitored and collections are consistent with set company time frames and provide receivable report for executive management
• Review on a continuous basis credit control processes for adequacy
• Ensure financial statement compliance with IFRS guidelines.
• Financial support and analysis to all parts of the business, provide timely and accurate decision to support all departments
• Responsible for the coordination, preparation and presentation of the monthly financial results on timely basis to executive management
• Ensure that end of year statutory accounts report is finalized by specified date for audit purposes.
• Other AD hoc duties that may be specified from time to time
• Co-ordinate and prepare annual budgets, including operating and capital expenditure budgets
• In conjunction with the CP, ensure that business cash flow adequately supports company work activities and produce optimal results.
• Ensure any approved capital expenditure budgets are adhered to at all times.
• Ensure any variations to budgets and forecasts are explained in management reports, including any future/potential exposures to the organization.
• On a monthly basis track and review expenditure against set budgets providing Executive Management with a variance analysis.
• Ensure all company assets are monitored and accurately accounted for.
• Ensure company motor vehicles and properties are effectively managed.
• Ensure the fixed assets register is managed and maintained with strict adherence to fixed assets register procedure
• On a monthly basis ensure the general ledger is reconciled to the assets register.
• On an annual basis reconcile gross wages, payroll tax & compensation against general ledger for review
• Collect and collate all necessary documentation in readiness and preparation of company tax return within due date.
• As requested perform specified elements of company tax return for review by external auditors and tax consultants
• Ensure that relevant information is communicated to direct reports enabling them to effectively carry out their functions.
• Delegate tasks to direct reports in line with skill, knowledge and ability and where necessary identify skill gaps and training requirements.
• As required, become involved in relevant personnel matters including recruitment, termination and counselling
• Complete KPI assessment of direct reports within company specified time frame
• Ensure all reasonable steps are taken in order to achieve workplace harmony within the organization at all times
• Review and control monthly payroll
• Ensure compliance with overtime / extra hours leave , unsettled advances/IOU are in accordance with stipulated guidelines

Requirements

The ideal candidate must be independent, having exceptional analytical as well as creative problem solving skills but more so will have a broad based financial background, including

• Experience with financial planning and analysis, forecasting and budgeting.
• Bachelor/Masters degree in accounting or finance preferred, certified public accountant with ICAN qualification.
• A minimum of 9 years of combined accounting & finance experience as well as being very familiar with planning, compliance and reporting activities associated with a publicly-held/stockmarket listed company.
• Thorough knowledge of IFRS & tax matters.
• Excellent financial & business judgment skills: business acumen & ability to provide financial and business advice to all levels of Management.
• Proficiency in MS office applications & SAGE/ERP.
• Leadership & communication skills in order to supervise and mentor other accounting staff.
• Motivated to work in a fast-paced environment, to move things forward, to meet stringent timelines and to handle multiple demands simultaneously.
• Solid understanding of the company’s financial position & strategic activities.