Accountant at EST Master Construction Limited

Ref Code: MCLR/AC/01/20
Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers

Job Description

• A well-qualified and experienced Chartered Accountant (ACCA, ACA (with Building Construction industry background).
• Plan, organize and execute professional-level accounting work in connection with the maintenance of financial records consistent with audit requirements; perform a wide variety of functions involved in the maintenance of financial records and other company services; perform reconciliations and produce special reports; and perform related work as required.

Primary Responsibilities

• Preparation of all financial reports for decision making.
• Responsible for income posting after liaising with the Directors using Quick book and other software

Responsible for Chart of Account Maintenance:

• Ensuring that each project site generates financial activity report monthly for evaluation.
• Ensuring proper allocation of over head expenses on all project sites.
• Ensuring timely and accurate reports for all sites.

Responsible for cash advance retirement thereby ensuring:

• Proper usage of cash advance
• All advance monies are timely retired within the specified period according to the Company's policy.
• All expenditure are properly authorized.
• All expenditure have the required back up papers to justify the expenses.
• Responsible for budget review, submission and defense with the Directors.
• Responsible for all account s/bank reconciliation
• Responsible for representing the Company on all financial reconciliation matters.
• Responsible for statutory returns rendition i.e. CIT, VAT, Pension and all insurance policies.
• Liaise with external Auditors, Tax offices and banks on all issues as directed by the Directors.
• Responsible for designing accounting policies and procedures that enhance operational excellence and efficiency
• Prepare asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information.
• Recommend financial actions by analyzing accounting options.
• Summarize current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports.
• Substantiate financial transactions whilst interacting with internal and external auditors in completing audits.
• Guide accounting clerical staff by coordinating activities and answering questions.
• Reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.
• Secure financial information by completing data base backups.
• Maintain financial security by following internal controls.
• Prepare payments by verifying documentation, and requesting disbursements.
• Comply with federal, state, and local financial legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions.
• Maintain customer confidence and protects operations by keeping financial information confidential.
• Prepare and review revenue, expense, payroll entries, invoices, and other accounting documents.
• Analyze revenue and expenditure trends and recommend appropriate budget levels, and ensure expenditure control.
• Recommend, develop and maintain financial data bases, computer software systems and manual filing systems.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.

Requirements

• A Degree in Accounting / Finance / Economics or any numerate discipline plus recognized professional certification (such as ACA, ACCA, CMA, CFA)
• Minimum 8 years industry related experience
• Knowledge of computerized accounting packages is highly desirable.
• Ability to effectively manage all tax related issues whilst liaising with consultants and tax offices.
• Proven ability to demonstrate high level of professionalism, integrity and ethical values with financial and administrative reporting experience.

Salary

• Attractive.