Accountant at Proforce Limited

Job Summary

The Accountant Manages and analyses financial information and prepare financial reports to determine or maintain record of assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liability, or other financial activities within an organization; control the fixed assets register; review debtors/creditors ageing; review all items on the balance sheet monthly; prepare the monthly balance sheet file with schedules for all balance sheet items; prepare annual budgets and consolidated view of budgets for management

Job Description

• Prepares asset, liability, profit and loss, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information.
• Administering payrolls and controlling income and expenditure
• Documents financial transactions by entering account information.
• Recommends financial actions by analysing accounting options.
• Summarizes current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports.
• Substantiates financial transactions by auditing documents.
•  Maintains accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures.
• Guides Account Officers by coordinating activities and answering questions.
• Reconciles financial discrepancies by collecting and analysing account information.
• Secures financial information by completing data base backups.
• Maintains financial security by following internal controls.
• Prepares payments by verifying documentation, and requesting disbursements.
• Answers accounting procedure questions by researching and interpreting accounting policy and regulations.
• Complies with federal, state, and local financial legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions.
• Prepares special financial reports by collecting, analysing, and summarising account information and trends.
• Maintains customer confidence and protects operations by keeping financial information confidential.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Any other function as may be assigned by the GM and/ or the CFO

Qualifications

• First bachelor’s degree/HND in Accounting or Business related field.
• Possession of an MBA or equivalent will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 5 years relevant post-graduation experience across various industries.
• Professional qualifications in Accounting (ICAN, ACCA etc.)
• Applicant should be willing to relocate

Technical  

• In-depth knowledge and understanding of finance and accounting functions.
• Business acumen
• Financial Management
• Strategic thinking and strong execution skills
• Strong analytical and critical reasoning skills
• Project Planning, Reporting & Control
• Superior analytical and problem solving skills.
• Knowledge in the use of Microsoft Office suite and internet resources.

Non-Technical

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Discipline, integrity and result oriented
• Proven leadership ability to influence, develop, and empower employees to achieve desired objectives.
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Proactive, resourceful and focused on achieving set goals

Location

Proforce Limited, Ode Remo, Ogun State

Salary
N150,000 - N170,000 Monthly.