Accountant at Pivotage Consulting

Career: Mid/Level Expert

Job Description

• Coordinate routine accounting activities, documentations, proper filing and archiving of accounting documents as well as reports preparation.
• Advice management on cost management and economic implications of the company’s business activities.
• Post daily financial transactions.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and periodic financial statements for the company in a timely manner to meet relevant internal and statutory requirements.
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliation statements and carry out bank and cash runs as may be directed.
• Maintain confidentiality of information ensuring that confidential data are accorded the confidentiality they deserve.
• Provide reliable and pertinent information for organizing and allocating funds.
• Ensure timely payment of loans, grants and bills.
• Prepare and monitor the company’s payroll system.
• Ensure employee are paid on time, he also ensures that suppliers and vendors are paid according to the set time limits.
• Ensure all the company’s finances are precise and up to date.
• Ensure all transactions are covered by adequate sanctions and do not have any deviations.
• Handle all bank and bank related operations.
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliation and management account.
• Prepare weekly reports.
• Any other duties as required by Management.

Accountabilities:

• Identify and maximise cost management opportunities.
• Meet and exceed Key Performance Indicators with regards to:
• Cash flow from financial Activity
• Account reconciliation
• Cash process
• Cycle time (days to close/days to report)

Requirements
A suitable candidate must:

• Possess B.Sc./ HND in Accounting or other relevant field.
• Possess at least 3 years’ experience.
• Possess ACA/ACCA certification (added advantage)
• Possess the knowledge of IFRS (added advantage).
• Have strong analytical skills.
• Have good organizational ability.
• Be able to effectively use MS Office - Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Be able to communicate effectively and possess presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Have good knowledge of any accounting package.
• Be able to prepare monthly financial accounts (compulsory).
• Be able to interpret financial statements.
• Be able to carry out bank reconciliations.
• Have good knowledge of statutory reporting standards.
• Have an understanding of the operation & application of the Nigerian tax and Pension laws.
• Have practical knowledge of international accounting standards and practices
• Have good report writing skills.
• Be a good team player with self-confidence.
• Be a fast learner and have the ability to coach.