Accountant at Bellforte Consulting

Job Description

• The Accountant shall manage all aspects of Finance, viz; Operational/commercial Finance, Finance Control, Statutory Obligations - Tax, Pension etc.
• Compute taxes owed and prepare tax returns, ensuring compliance with payment, reporting and other tax requirements.
• Analyze business operations, trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations, to project future revenues and expenses or to provide advice.
• Report to management regarding the finances of establishment.
• Establish tables of accounts, and assign entries to proper accounts.
• Develop, maintain, and analyze budgets, preparing periodic reports that compare budgeted costs to actual costs.
• Develop, implement, modify, and document record keeping and accounting systems, making use of current computer technology.
• Prepare forms and manuals for accounting and bookkeeping personnel, and direct their work activities
• Provide internal and external auditing services for businesses and individuals
• Advise clients in areas such as compensation, employee health care benefits, the design of accounting and data processing systems, and long-range tax and estate plans
• Investigate bankruptcies and other complex financial transactions and prepare reports summarizing the findings.
• Represent clients before taxing authorities and provide support during litigation involving financial issues.
• Appraise, evaluate, and inventory real property and equipment, recording information such as the property's description, value, and location.
• Maintain and examine the records of government agencies.
• Serve as bankruptcy trustees and business valuators
• Perform all the internal audit duties per each business period.

Requirements

• Applicant should possess B.Sc or HND in Accounting with at least a Second Lower Class Degree (2:2) or Lower Credit respectively from higher institutions in Nigeria.
• Applicant should have 3-5 years experience in an accounting related role.
• Applicant with ICAN/ACCA qualification or an equivalent vast industry-practice experience will be preferred.
• Applicant can Male or Female.
• Applicant must be computer savvy and highly proficient with the Office suite.
• Applicant must know how to use Accounting Packages. Preference will be given to applicant who is conversant with "TALLY 9" .
• Applicant must be self driven with a proactive attitude to work.