Accountant at Nation Delivery Nigeria Limited

Job Purpose

• The Accountant is responsible for all areas relating to financial reporting.
• This position will be responsible for developing and maintaining accounting principles, practices and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial statements.
• The Accountant is responsible for managing the team to ensure that work is properly allocated and completed in a timely and accurate manner.
• This position addresses tight deadlines and a multitude of accounting activities including general ledger preparation, financial reporting, year end audit preparation and the support of budget and forecast activities.
• The Accountant will have contact with senior-level Attorneys and the firm's Executive Director and Controller which requires strong interpersonal communication skills both written and verbal.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure.
• Ensure an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close.
• Ensure the timely reporting of all monthly financial information.
• Assist the Controller in the daily banking requirements.
• Ensure the accurate and timely processing of positive pay transactions.
• Ensure the monthly and quarterly Bank Compliance activities are performed in a timely and accurate manner.
• Responds to inquiries from the Director of Finance, Controller, and other finance and firm wide managers regarding financial results, special reporting requests and the like.

Education

• OND Accounting
• Technical Skills and Prior Experience
• one to two years prior supervisory experience in the financial reporting/general ledger area.
• Experience working in a law firm or professional services firm is preferred.
• Must be PC proficient and able to thrive in a fast -pace setting. Experience with Elite Enterprise, J.D. Edwards or other large automated accounting system a plus.
• Must have strong experience with Microsoft Excel, Access and Word.

Key Requirements:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Word & Excel
• Applicant residing at Ikeja will be given an advantage