Senior Accountant at Zippy Logistics

Job Description

• We are seeking the service of a Senior Accountant to provide accounting support to our finance department.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all financial management aspects of company operations, providing leadership and coordination in the accounting and budgeting efforts of the organization
• Prepare, examine, and analyze accounting records, financial statements, and other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.
• Survey operations to ascertain accounting needs and to recommend, develop, and maintain solutions to business and financial problems.
• Review daily accounting transactions.
• Prepare and reconcile monthly receivables/payables.
• Assist with the accounting month-end close process.
• Maintain compliant financial records.

Requirements and Experience

• A minimum of 5-7 years of relevant accounting experience is required
• First Degree in Accounting or related discipline
• Professional accounting certification (CPA, ICAN and/or ACCA qualification preferred)
• Experience with international procurement in FMCG industry highly desirable
• Experience in strategic financial planning and analysis
• Extensive financial and accounting knowledge, including in-depth understanding of finance best practices, International and Nigerian Accounting and Financial reporting standards
• Good knowledge of the Logistics industry and understanding of trends and developments in accounting for logistics operations
• International Freight Forwarding industry experience will be an added advantage
• Ability to adapt efficiently and effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of SAGE is a plus
• Proficient in Excel.