Accountant at IDL

Job Description

WORK MODE: Hybrid 

WORK TIME: 10:00am - 5:00pm

SALARY RANGE: NGN120,000 - NGN150,000

GENERAL OVERVIEW 

Monitoring the company’s financial status and providing financial advisory to staff on all management levels is the core function of this role. Ultimately, you will provide us with accurate quantitative information on the financial position, liquidity and cash flows of our business, while ensuring we’re compliant with all tax regulations.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Manage all company’s accounting transactions. 

• Prepare asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information. 

• Recommend financial actions by analyzing accounting options. 

• Publish financial statements in time. 

• Handle monthly, quarterly and annual closings. 

• Reconcile accounts payable and receivable. 

• Ensure timely bank payments on all transactions; Verify, allocate, post, and reconcile transactions. 

• Compute taxes and prepare tax returns. 

• Manage balance sheets and profit/loss statements. 

• Report on the company’s financial health and liquidity. 

• Audit financial transactions and documents. 

• Reinforce financial data confidentiality and conduct database backups when necessary. 

• Comply with all governmental financial policies and regulations. 

• Communicate with Manager and/or Director on work status and client issues that arise. 

• Responsible for handling the company’s external client’s books as funds are being disbursed and received on their behalf. 

• Perform other financial & administrative tasks as they arise

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS 

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Banking & Finance and any relevant field. 

• ICAN or ACA member

• 3-4 years experience as an accountant or finance management

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures and principles

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

• Handson experience in using Quickbooks and  or other advanced accounting software. 

• Strong attention to details and analytical skills. 

• Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills. 

• Risk analysis

• Tax returns. 

ATTITUDE TOWARD WORK

• Confidentiality & taking initiatives. 

• Teamwork

• Active learner

• Interpersonal skills

• Great Social skills

• Professionalism 

• Proficiency in other Microsoft office packages.