Accountant at Togetherway Limited

Location: Surulere, Lagos

Responsibilities

• Reconcile account balances and bank statements, maintain the general ledger and prepare month-end close procedures.
• Verify, allocate post and reconcile accounts payable and receivable.
• Produce error-free accounting reports and present their results.
• Analyse financial information and summarize financial status.
• Spot errors and suggest ways to improve efficiency and spending.
• Preparation of weekly, monthly, quarterly, half-yearly, and annual financial and management reports.
• Ensure monthly close including delivery of management accounts.
• Provide technical support and advice on the Management accounts.
• Prepare profitability reports and provide analytical support to key functions including the Sales team, Marketing team, and Service Centre.
• Prepare profitability reports and provide analytical support to key functions including the Sales team, Marketing team, and Service Centre.
• Prepare a monthly payroll schedule with journals for postings and payment.
• Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures
• Manage and supervise cashiers.
• Participate in financial standards setting and forecast process.
• Provide input into the department’s goal-setting process.
• Prepare financial statements and produce budget according to schedule
• Management of corporate tax responsibilities and assist with tax audits and tax returns and other regulatory returns.
• Direct internal and external audits to ensure compliance.
• Liaise with the Head of Finance to improve financial reporting procedures.
• Liaise with the Head of Finance to prepare company budget and ensure budgets are strictly complied with.
• Liaise with the Head of Finance to develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field. Professional Qualifications such as ICAN, and ACCA is an added advantage.
• 3 - 5 years experience.

Core Competencies:

• Excellent knowledge of accounting regulations and procedures, including the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Hands-on experience with accounting software
• Advanced MS Excel skills
• Experience with general ledger functions
• Strong attention to detail and good analytical skills.