Accountant at UK-DION Investment Limited

Location: Lekki, Lagos
Job Brief:
The Accountant will be responsible for the day-to-day accounting operations with functional responsibility for processing financial transactions, maintenance of accounting records and production of financial reports
Job Description

• Prepare and analyze accurate monthly financial and management reports, including income statement, balance sheet, budget and variance, projections and forecast and cash flow.
• Ensure that all financial transactions are processed accurately, in a timely manner, and in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles
• Assist in issuing timely, accurate, and complete financial statements for all levels, including Board of Directors, executive, and management.
• Assist in coordinating the preparation of the draft audited financial statements and all tax returns
• Ensure that financial transactions are recorded and classified in accordance with International
• Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and approved financial reporting standards.
• Analyze financial discrepancies (revenues, expenditures, assets, liabilities and equity), determine
• budget variances, provide explanations for such variations and recommend effective solutions to the Chief Financial Officer
• Prepare tax returns, payments and reports in a timely manner
• Conduct a review of all relevant financial statements to make sure they align with the tax laws and regulations
• Ensure the proper computation and timely remittance of all other statutory payments
• Prepare a variety of ad hoc financial scenarios as requested

Requirement

• B.Sc. or HND in Accounting related field
• 3-5 years’ professional work experience in similar role
• Professional certification (ICAN or ACCA) is required
• Strategic thinker who possesses solid business acumen and is able to organize and manage multiple priorities
• Exceptional verbal and written communications skills and the ability to interact effectively with others
• Excellent time management skills, with the ability to perform multiple tasks and meet critical
• deadlines while maintaining accuracy and quality
• Proven ability to make complex, time based or sensitive decisions in the best interest of the organization
• Excellent knowledge of accounting principles