Financial Accountant at Workforce Group

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Job Summary

• Joint preparation of the monthly business reporting and annual financial statements for the Board and other key stakeholders-Joint preparation of the annual budget, including review and monitoring of the budget Contribute to the development and improvement of reporting and analysis to enhance management decision making Identification and implementation of key business and process improvements

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the preparation of the company’s monthly financial and management accounts.
• Interfacing with Tax consultants, Pension Fund Custodians, PenCom and the external auditors of the company. 
• Develop and implements systems and procedures for capturing financial transactions
• Management of Company Income Tax and ensure efficient implementation of the tax policy
• Manage and analyse the firm’s expenses and advise management on cost management
• Responsible for third party (Bankers, Tax consultants, Pension Fund Custodians, PENCOM) liaison on behalf of the unit 
• Monitor and ensure adherence to Service Level Agreements by the Team and other parties 
• Ensure prompt postings of journal entries required for the preparation of management/financial accounts as well as other reports are completed and available for use
• Responsible for Fixed Asset Management for the Company 
• Assist in preparation of the company’s budgets, analyzing results and providing explanations for variances. 
• Responsible for coordination of the monthly performance reviews (MPR) for all business units. 
• Coordinate and lead the annual audit process, liaise with external auditors for annual statutory accounts. 
• Assisting in the enhancement of financial controls and the development of improved reporting systems via automation of operational processes. 
• Assist in the preparation of financials for board meetings. 
• Responsible for investigating areas where there are uncertainties in the completeness, accuracy and validity of information in the Balance sheet and Income Statement. 
• Responsible for analyzing and reporting related party transactions within the group.

Minimum Qualifications

• University degree in Social Sciences or any relevant courses i.e Economics, Accounting etc.
• Minimum of 5 years Accounting Experience within the Manufacturing Industry.

Other Requirements

• Must be resident in Lagos

• Detailed oriented
• Drive for result
• Analytical skills