Accountant at Arksego Nigeria Limited

The Accountant will provide financial, administrative, and management counsel to the Executive team to drive high-quality business decisions, performance metrics, and optimal resource allocation. 
This role involves strategic financial planning, IFRS-compliant reporting, internal controls management, and supporting new business development initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Strategic Counsel

• Develop annual budgets and lead the financial planning process.
• Determine cost-effectiveness of current and prospective service delivery models.
• Provide strategic counsel to Management to optimize resources and investments.
• Support business growth by identifying and managing new business opportunities.

Fiscal Reporting & Compliance

• Oversee all fiscal reporting activities in line with IFRS standards.
• Produce monthly business reports, balance sheets, and cash flow projections.
• Supervise month-end closing activities and provide daily cash positions.
• Manage reconciliations with statutory agencies, including tax and pension bodies.
• Attend management meetings to present financial submissions.

Internal Controls and Treasury Management

• Maintain robust internal control systems to safeguard organizational assets.
• Monitor all banking relationships, lodgments, and salary payments end-to-end.
• Analyze general bank statements to ensure adequate cash flow.
• Manage the general internal audit and ensure a disaster recovery plan is active.
• Oversee corporate business insurance plans.

Operations, Payroll & Ledger Management

• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, and vendor reconciliations.
• Manage monthly invoicing to clients and maintain accurate financial files.
• Prepare monthly salaries, execute payroll audits, and review tax/pension remittances.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure accurate financial data collection.

Job Requirements

• A Bachelors degree in Accounting, Economics, Statistics, or other related field.
• Professional accounting certification (ICAN or ACCA) is mandatory.
• Requisite training and proficiency in advanced financial reporting.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience with at least 5 years as a Manager.
• Previous work experience in a security services or outsourcing firm is a strong added advantage.
• Proven background in business management, statistics, and financial modeling.
• High proficiency in relevant accounting software 
• Advanced mastery of the MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).