Accountant at Kloverharris Limited

Objective

• Maintain banking relationships
• Monitor and manage receivables and credit limits
• The inputting of financial data in the ERP Xero on a daily or weekly basis.
• Assisting in the preparation of monthly and quarterly management report showing variances across the different financial KPIs of the budget and provide reasons for such variances
• Engage in ongoing cost reduction analysis in all areas of the company
• Provide assistance with tax issues and audits
• Ensuring taxes are paid on time and receipts are kept appropriately
• Any other ad hoc financial activities of AMP Nigeria

Main task

Prepare Management Account

• Inputting of financial data in the ERP Xero on a weekly basis.
• Ensure that entries are classified properly, and transactions are matched with invoices/Pos.
• Carry out Bank reconciliation and send to top management for approval.
• Create and upload bills/invoices and sure that management account reflect the current financial position of the entity.

Financial Advisory

• Develop and maintain a strong relationship and network with engineering firms, construction Review expenses on a weekly basis a measure to reduce cost. Identify new / upcoming projects.
• Participate in the yearly strategic meeting, assist in evaluation criteria for business performance areas for Q1-Q4.
• Offer recommendations to top management based on current economic trends and historical information.
• Assist in budget preparation and review other financial KPI's.

Tax Advisory

• Ensure that statutory remittances are made on a timely manner and follow up with clients to remit Tax deductions on behalf of ArcelorMittal.
• Interface with tax authority during tax audits and other tax engagements.
• Ensure that schedules such as WHT, VAT and other documents such as TCC are readily available for use within the company.
• Ensure compliance to tax laws, through education of other team members and constantly staying abrase with new tax circulars.
• Participate in tax meeting with ArcelorMittal project Nigeria tax consultant.

Maintaining external relationships (Customers, bank)

• Ensure that Documents such as invoice, transfer instructions are prepared accurately and sent in a timely manner.
• Create a seamless communication channel to sure speedy feedback.
• Ensure that all outstanding payments from clients are made.
• Ensure that Documents EDI between ArcelorMittal and other stakeholder within my control are store in a safe manner and that information would be kept confidential

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

• Must possess strong analytical skills.
• Strong understanding of Nigerian Tax Laws.
• Financial / commercial management exposure in a financial institution.
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to assess and resolve technical issues in a timely manner.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft office applications, especially MS-Excel
• Knowledge of IFRS standards.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in accounting At least 2-4 years post-NYSC experience.