Accountant at Cavista

Location: Ikeja - Lagos

Job Description

• The Accountant will assist in making critical business decisions by analysing and presenting regular and ad hoc key financial reports.

Essential Responsibilities
She will be expected to:

• He / she will be responsible for the integrity of the accounting system by ensuring that accounting transactions are posted, and financial reports are produced on a timely basis.
• Entering accurate and timely transaction information into the accounting system
• Reviewing payment request, reconciling documents and ensure compliance with the company’s policies
• Managing payroll for staff and expense reimbursements for all staff
• Preparing cash flow statements and expenditure accounts
• Maintaining financial documents and a robust filing system
• Preparing and monitoring budget and cash flow
• Preparing financial reports for internal and external use on a monthly and quarterly basis
• Managing compliance with Nigerian tax laws
• Managing petty cash transactions
• Any other responsibility assigned by management

Qualifications, Experience, skills and attributes

• Minimum of a first degree in Accounting, Finance or business-related course.
• Member of ACCA, ICAN is an added advantage
• 3 years previous experience as an Accountant or related position or similar role in a medium sized organization.
• Adequate knowledge of modern management techniques and best practices.
• Deep knowledge of best practices in financial management required
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Excellent knowledge of Excel, Access, and PowerPoint required; familiarity with Peachtree, QuickBooks or similar finance and accounting software, preferred
• Financial management and financial reporting skills.
• Excellent verbal, analytical, organizational and written skills
• Knowledge of various financial reporting forms - an advantage
• Strong personal integrity and accountability.
• Excellent organizational skills and a team player
• Leadership skills
• Knowledgeable in internal control
• Mentally stable and emotionally intelligent

Salary
N120,000 - N150,000 / month.