Account & Audit Supervisor at First Excelsia

Account / Audit Supervisor Industry: HR and Management Consulting Location: Lagos An HR and Management Consulting firm with operations across multiple states in Nigeria is seeking to fill the role of an Account/ Audit Supervisor.

The ideal candidate should possess a thorough knowledge of accounting and auditing procedures and a sound judgement.

The goal is to establish Company’s financial status by developing and implementing systems for collecting, analysing, verifying and reporting financial information.

Job Description: 

• Act as an objective source of independent advice to ensure validity, legality and goal achievement 
• Identify loopholes and recommend risk aversion and cost savings measures 
• Determine audit scope and develop & implement periodic audit plans. 
• Monitor and analyse accounting data and produce financial reports or statements 
• Audit and ensure proper accounting methods, policies and principles. 
• Coordinate and complete periodic audits 
• Provide financial recommendations 
• Improve systems & procedures and initiate corrective actions 
• Meet financial accounting objectives 
• Establish and maintain fiscal files and records to document transactions 
• Establish and maintain fiscal files and records to document transactions 
• Prepare assets, liabilities and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information. 
• Summarise current financial status by collecting information, preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement and other financial reports. 
• Maintain financial security by following internal controls 
• Reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and analysing account information 
• Manage the preparation of company’s annual budget and monitor budget performance across the organisation and advise accordingly 
• Compute taxes and prepare tax returns, ensuring compliance with payments, reporting and other regulatory requirements Person Specification: 
• First degree in Accounting or Finance from a recognised institution. 
• Minimum of two years’ relevant experience preferably in a Consulting firm or an Audit/ Accounting agency 
• Verifiable knowledge of accounting standards, procedures, rules and regulations 
• Working knowledge of accounting packages (e.g., Sage) and Microsoft Office Suite; especially MS Excel. 
• Membership of a recognised professional body is strongly preferred.