Assistant General Manager, Accounting Services at AS Operations West Africa Limited. (ASO)

Job Summary

• Based in Abuja, this position directs and coordinates the work of the Accounting Services Section for a mid-sized operational services company.
• Among our clients is a leading international advisory firm that works throughout the world to help reform and improve economies and institutions
• This is a senior-level management position which provides accounting support to the client by directing and coordinating the work of the section and supervising the staff of the section

Responsibilities

• Delivering coordinated accounting services to clients in several key cities;
• Supervising a team of accountants in Abuja and Kano including developing a balanced division of labor, overseeing day to day duties of staff and managing leave requests for staff within the section;
• Ensuring transactions posted to the accounting system are accurate;
• Ensuring all work is carried out quickly and on a fixed schedule and delays are communicated appropriately;
• Ensuring staff have collected all required documentation in support of any payment;
• Following up with clients on all finance related matters;
• Working within a team environment to share the workload;
• Chairing a once weekly meeting with project accountants to monitor and follow up on outstanding advance payments;
• Keeping the General Manager informed of all delays or problems within the section; and
• Other related duties.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Above-average writing abilities
• Knowledge of the double entry principle of accounting;
• Ability to effectively supervise employees;
• Ability to read financial budgets, translate information into written reports and make recommendations;
• Ability to transfer data from one source to another with extreme accuracy;
• Knowledge of advanced accounting functions;
• Knowledge of internal controls and accounting functions;
• Knowledge of Nigerian Acts related to financial management, accounting services, taxation, etc.
• Ability to use a personal computer, email, Excel and Word
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing (English is required for this position)
• Ability to effectively prioritize tasks; and

Education and Experience

• Advanced Degree in Accounting;
• Accounting Certification: ICAN, ACCA or CITN;
• Experience in payroll accounting;
• Extensive experience in performing detailed accounting functions for a mid to large Nigeria-registered company;
• Extensive experience with the use of a variety of computer applications including Excel and Word; and
• At least 5 years’ experience supervising a team of staff.

Remuneration
Salary is based on an established, posted pay scale. The position is classified as an Management Services Level 10 (developmental)