Accountant at ACE Human Resources Consulting

Start Date: As soon as possible

Overall Responsibilities

• The Accountant will be responsible for the overall financial administration of the company in Nigeria in accordance with the legal requirements, highest ethical standards and internationally recognized financial reporting practices (IFRS)

Specific Responsibilities:

• Support the development and updating of financial policies, procedures and standards, including keeping abreast of new financial and tax laws in accordance to legal requirements and the best financial practices, re SAGE and ensure that all staff are well informed in their use.
• Ensure that all financial transactions (including grant disbursement) and data are correctly implemented according to the relevant conditions, policies and procedures.
• Ensure that all financial documents are accurately supported, approved and coded, and that all cheque books, cheque list, petty cash, LPOs are maintained correctly
• Ensure that staff payroll administration is verified for accuracy, properly processed and that all statutory payments such as PAYE and pension are made on a timely basis.
• Manage banking, accounts and balances effectively and efficiently, including undertaking monthly bank reconciliations, foreign exchange management as and cash flow management in a timely manner.
• Support management of donor funding and disbursements; and ensure acknowledgment of receipts and financial reporting is accurate, professional and timely.
• Scrutinize plans, budgets, and financial reports;
• Contribute to annual/quarterly budget development and reporting for the company.
• Ensure that the company is compliant with all legal requirements regarding taxation, returns, fees and other financial statutory requirements.
• Prepare monthly expenditure in relation to budget reports and inform management on a timely basis.
• Undertake periodic checks of assets and stores are done, and prepare reports on same for the management.
• Prepare high quality financial reports including professional annual financial statements in a timely basis.
• Prepare for and collaborate with internal and external auditors to ensure successful audit.
• Maintain well organized physical and electronic archive of financial documentation stretching back at least seven years in secure location.

Minimum Recruitment Standards

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting or other relevant degree
• Holder of CPA (T) certificate or equivalent preferred, or at least advanced stage in progressing towards it.

Knowledge/Skills:

• Excellent administrative and planning skills.
• Experience of using accounting packages, as well as MS Office.
• Impeccable, corruptionâ€free reputation and integrity.
• Ability to keep deadlines and keen attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Can take initiative, get things done really well and fast.
• Knowledge of Hausa language is essential

Experience:

• At least three years of relevant corporate work experience in accounts/financial management.

Salary
Salary is competitive, based on experience and negotiable