Accountant at Sagesse Consulting Limited

Description

• Our client is looking for an Accountant.He will play a critical role in ensuring accurate financial management, analysis, and reporting for our diverse business operations.
• You will collaborate with the team to track project costs,and financial performance, and provide insights to support strategic decision-making.
• This role demands a keen understanding of accounting principles, project finance, and construction industry dynamics.

Job Summary

• We are searching for an experienced accountant to take charge of the finance of our business venture by administering accounting operations to meet legal requirements.
• Our ideal candidate must be conversant with audits, invoices, and budget preparations.
• He/she must demonstrate the capacity to manage accounting activities, including bank reconciliations, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
• This role will be responsible for the day-to-day management of our financial transactions and procedures
• To excel in this position, you should be energetic, intuitive, and you must be proactive and be able to handle time-sensitive tasks.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day reconciliation of financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, and recording accounts payable data.
• Periodically reconcile bank statements, expenses ledger, and receipts posted.
• Keep accurate records of all daily transactions
• Prepare balance sheets and Process invoices
• Record accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Update internal systems with financial data
• Generate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports as required by management or line manager
• Participate in financial audits
• Track bank deposits and payments
• Assist with budget preparation
• Review and implement financial policies
• Investigate discrepancies if any in budget and statements.
• Ensure payments and expenditures are in compliance with financial policies and guidelines.
• Assist in processing all tax/audit-related matters.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• A recognized HND / Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field
• Minimum of 5 years of related work experience
• A professional qualification will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge of Quickbook/SAGE is an advantage
• Excellent use of Microsoft Tools.

Qualifications:

• HND, Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Strong understanding of project finance, property management, construction, and related industries.
• Proficiency in accounting software and financial modeling tools.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in financial record-keeping.
• Knowledge of tax regulations and compliance.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate in a fast-paced startup environment.