Accountant at Property4naija

JOB DESCRIPTION

• The Accountant is responsible for all areas relating to financial reporting.
• This position will be responsible for developing and maintaining accounting principles, practices and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial statements.
• The Accountant is responsible for managing the team to ensure that work is properly allocated and completed in a timely and accurate manner.
• This position addresses tight deadlines and a multitude of accounting activities including general ledger preparation, financial reporting, year end audit preparation and the support of budget and forecast activities.
• The Accountant will have contact with senior-level Attorneys and the firm’s Executive Director and Controller which requires strong interpersonal communication skills both written and verbal.

Candidate Requirements
Education:

• BSC/HND/ND in Business with an emphasis in Accounting preferablly female.
• Technical Skills and Prior Experience
• One to two years prior supervisory experience in the financial reporting/general ledger area. Experience working in a law firm or professional services firm is preferred.
• Must be PC proficient and able to thrive in a fast -pace setting.
• Experience with Elite Enterprise, J.D. Edwards or other large automated accounting system a plus.
• Must have strong experience with Microsoft Excel, Access and Word.

Other Requirements:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal, supervisory and customer service skills required.
• Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and meet deadlines required.
• The marginal functions of this position have not been included.