Accountant at Cove Real Estate & Construction

Job Summary

• Applicant should be prompt, analytical, honest, detail-oriented, and professional to succeed in this role. The ideal candidate should have excellent presentation skills with the ability to successfully communicate complex quantitative data to decision-makers.

Responsibilities

• Handling all accounts payable and receivable.
• Preparation of financial reports, and financial statements for the organization as well as its clients.
• Filing and remitting taxes and other financial obligations.
• Recording transactions, payments, and expenses, and processing invoices.
• Communicating effectively with cash and billing staff across branches to ensure timely remittance of cash.
• Reconciling financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.
• Willingness to improve knowledge of IFRS, GAAP and multi-jurisdiction tax laws
• Display proficiency in working with relevant accounting software
• Any other duties may be assigned
• Handling queries related to accounts and preparing error-free accounting reports.

Communication and Support:

• Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll issues in a timely and professional manner.
• Collaborate with HR and Finance teams to address and resolve payroll-related discrepancies.

Compliance:

• Corporate policies and Procedures.
• Use of approved electronic documents.
• Access permissions and risk management policies set by the management.
• Statutory, regulatory, and legal requirements associated with duties.
• Failure to comply may lead to disciplinary actions including termination.

General:

• The Employee may also be required to perform duties not directly related to their area of experience or expertise, in which case proper instruction will be provided.
• Ensure that the highest ethical standards are maintained in all activities
• Conduct himself/herself in a dignified and respectful manner that reflects well on the Employer and sets an example for other employees.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, or a related field.
• 3 years of working Experience as an Accountant.
• Knowledge of Nigerian labor laws, tax regulations, and statutory requirements.
• Strong analytical skills. Should be able to identify abnormalities in data and resolve them quickly and effectively.
• Impeccable character and integrity
• Excellent communication and reporting skills.
• Superb attention to detail and good organizational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Solid proficiency in MS Suits and accounting ERP systems.
• Strong working knowledge of accounting practices and principles.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills.

Knowledge, Skill and Abilities:

• Intermediate use of Microsoft Office - Excel, Word PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with computers and accounting applications/software.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Sales competencies.
• Ability to work in a goal-oriented environment.
• Degree in Accounting.