Accountant at Amani Advisory

Salary: N350,000 (gross).

Our Client is a property development and investment management company providing services such as Construction, Architectural Design, Investment Advisory, Property and Facility management & agency.

As an Accountant, you will be responsible for maintaining financial procedures and systems, accounting, auditing, reporting, collection, accuracy, tax, budgeting, and working capital management for the Company.

Responsibilities:

• Provide appropriate and accurate accounting.
• Provide appropriate cost control, and other financial management information to meet the needs of management, the board, and other recognized stakeholders. 
• Provide overall direction in Accounting, Funds Management, and other Accounting strategies for efficiency. 
• Ensure adequate preparation and rendition of financial reports to the management, Auditors, Board, and regulatory bodies. 
• Ensure risk management and regulatory compliance on financial matters of the company.
• Undertake tax management and planning to ensure tax efficiency for the company. 
• Assist in the preparation of budget and monthly budgetary control reports. 
• Relate with Account and Tax Auditors for annual audits. 
• Prepare other ad-hoc reports as may be required to establish performance objectives and targets.
• Substantiate financial transactions by auditing documents.
• Maintain accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures.
• Reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information/invoices.
• Secure financial information by completing database backups and protection.
• Prepare payments by verifying documentation and requesting disbursements.
• Maintain financial security by following internal controls, track transactions on balance sheets, and report any discrepancies.
• Prepare asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information.
• Document financial transactions by entering account information.
• Recommend financial actions by analyzing accounting options.
• Summarize current financial status by collecting information preparing balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and other reports.
• Develop, review, and improve financial policies for the protection of the company.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Person Specification:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or any related field with a relevant license to practice as an Accountant in Nigeria.
• 3 - 5 years work experience in a similar role with sound knowledge of accounting processes.
• Proficiency in using popular accounting software.
• Ability to ensure accounting policies and procedures are followed.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong ethical principles and ability to manage confidential and sensitive financial information.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.