Company Accountant/Financial Controller at Garmspot Nigeria Limited

Job Description

• The Company Accountant is required to ensure records of business transactions are kept in good order to bolster proper accountability and measurement of performance.
• The accounting officer shall provide financial information to management by researching, maintaining and analyzing management data & preparing reports as it relates to the company ‘Garmspot’ and its subsidiary ‘Garmprint’.
• The accountant shall be reporting to Management and Garmspot’s Directors. The candidate will be required to develop and implement solutions for improving the finance/accounting function of the company.

Responsibilities

• Prepares forms and manuals for accounting and bookkeeping personnel and direct their work activities
• Summarises current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheets, profit and loss statements, financial reports and other financial statements to assess accuracy and ensure these reports conform to reporting and procedural standards.
• Prepares financial statements that may include monthly, quarterly and annual accounts based on financial information that is compiled and organized.
• Prepares asset, liability and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information.
• Computes taxes owed and prepares tax returns, ensuring compliance with payments, reporting and other tax requirements.
• Analyses business operations, financial forecasts, trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments and obligations to project future revenues and expenses to provide effective advice and reporting where required.
• Advises on expenditure and revenue trends
• Develops, maintains and analyses budgets; prepares periodic reports, and compares budgeted costs to actual costs.
• Liaises with Office Assistants and Procurement officer to develop, implement, modify and document recordkeeping, inventory management and accounting system using current technology.
• Works closely with the Admin department to administer payroll and other functions related to remuneration of staff.
• Surveys operations to ascertain accounting needs and to recommend, develop and maintain solutions to business and financial problems
• Recommends financial actions by analyzing accounting options.
• Reconciles financial discrepancies by analyzing account information and substantiates financial transactions by auditing documents
• Secures financial information by completing database backups and maintain financial security by following internal controls.
• Prepares payments by verifying documentation and requesting disbursements.
• Ensures proper and effective accounting procedure by researching and interpreting accounting policy regulations.
• Maintains confidentiality with operations and customer confidence.
• Accomplishes results and contributes to team efforts by performing required duties .

Skills & Other Requirements

• OND/HND/B.Sc. in Accounting or Finance from a recognized institution.
• Should be ACCA or ICAN certified
• Knowledge of basic accounting software usage such as Peachtree or Sage.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Clients (Word, Excel & Powerpoint).
• Must have previous experience dealing with reconciliations, invoices, and sales ledgers.
• Proficiency in budgeting and budgetary controls
• Strong analytical, technical, numeracy and financial skills to aid in executing tasks with minimal supervision.
• Strategic planning and thinking abilities.
• Articulate with adequate communication skills, interpersonal skills, strong teambuilding abilities, and negotiation skills.
• Good problemsolving skills and the ability to apply initiative in executing tasks.