Accountant at Jemi Neil Consulting

Job Location: Ikoyi
Industry: Catering and Confectionary
Salary: N150k – N200k gross

NB Knowledge of Financial data analysis and Tax Management is very key

JOB SUMMARY
The Accountant is responsible for running the accounting and financial activities of the business.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIILITIES

• Maintain accurate Company’s Account Details.
• Preparation and presentation of Monthly Income Statements, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Statements.
• Monthly bank account reconciliation
• Creating and processing invoices
• Cross-checking invoices with payments and expenses to ensure accuracy
• Knowledge of Financial data analysis and Tax Management
• Ensuring that Companies’ Income Taxes and VAT are paid on time
• Manage financial control, prepare and analyze budgets, develop financial reports and forecast, and make recommendations to the business on budget expenditures
• Developing and maintaining financial models to support long-range planning needs of the business.
• Keeping informed about current legislation relating to finance and accounting.
• Maintain digital and physical financial records
• Record and report any anomalies, unexplained transactions to the branch head.
• Preparation and Auditing of audit files including statutory accounts in accordance with legal requirements.
• Assisting with the preparation of year-end accounts and statutory accounts
• Responding to financial inquiries by gathering and interpreting data
• Complete special projects as needed and other duties assigned

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Graduate of Accounting or relevant field.
• Applicants should have 2 – 4 years of cognate working experience.
• Certification from any of the relevant professional bodies is an advantage.
• Proven working experience with demonstrable skills and success in achieving targets.
• Book keeping Skills
• Taxation Management
• Auditing Skills

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• Presentable and smart.
• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills at all levels and demonstrate a high level of initiative.
• Adept computer skills and proficiency using programs like ERP and Microsoft Excel
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact regularly with clients regarding sensitive topics like billing and payments
• Excellent organization skills for maintaining clear, accurate and meticulous financial records for a company
• Attention to detail for ensuring the accuracy of a company’s records and invoices
• Time-management skills
• Detail oriented and able to take ownership of assigned tasks.
• Integrity and Trustworthiness