Account Manager at 21Search Limited

Salary: 500k – 700k
Reports to: Executive Director
Candidates should reside within Lekki, Ajah, Epe, Sangotedo

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead annual budget and periodic forecasts, collaborating with department heads to gather inputs and ensure accuracy.
• Analyse financial performance, including variance and trend analysis, to identify improvements and optimize outcomes.
• Prepare and present financial reports and dashboards to senior management and shareholders, explaining variances and highlighting key insights and displaying the company’s profits, equity and cash flow.
• Monitor financial performance against budget and forecast, analyse risks identifying opportunities and concerns.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations, internal policies, and coordinate audits and regulatory examinations in collaboration with the Corporate Finance Division.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, and audits.
• Examining bank statements and reconciling them with general ledger entries
• Examining expenses submitted by employees and reconciliation of company petty cash on a monthly basis.
• Keeping an eye on incoming payments from accounts receivable and outgoing payments from accounts payable
• Following up with the sales department on accounts receivable.
• Reconciliation of both the Account payable and accounts receivable on monthly basis
• Supervising accounts payables & receivables officers
• Provide analytical support for business initiatives by working with cross-functional teams.
• Coordination of monthly stock take
• Examining the proficiency of the software programs used to organise data
• Making sure that all entries made in the SAP are correct by checking the postings on a monthly basis.
• Monitor the company’s financial health and assess risks.
• Assist the finance Director in establishing governance and controls in accounting and finance.

Skills and Qualifications

• Educational qualification in Finance, Economics, Accounting from a recognized tertiary institution.
• 5 years experience in a similar position preferable in a reputable estate management company.
• Recognised Accounting membership, certifications in ICAN, ACCA, CFA or any other related professional qualification is an added advantage
• Proficiency in computer software skills, including Google Sheets and Accounting packages
• Proficiency in SAP Accounting software
• A solid understanding of financial statistics and Accounting principles
• Working knowledge of all statutory legislation and regulations
• Extensive understanding of financial trends both within the company and general market patterns.
• Familiarity with stock and inventory management
• Proven ability to calculate, post and manage financial records