Accountant at Walex Biz Nigeria Limited

Description

• The Accountant is responsible for managing financial records, ensuring accuracy in reporting, and supporting the organization’s financial integrity.
• The role involves preparing financial statements, monitoring transactions, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing insights to support informed business decisions.

Key Responsibilities
Financial Record Keeping:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records and ledgers.
• Record daily transactions, including income, expenses, and payments.
• Reconcile bank statements and company accounts regularly.

Financial Reporting: 

Accounting& Auditing

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Generate management weekly and monthly reports, including profit and loss statements and balance sheets.
• Ensure timely and accurate submission of financial reports.

Accounts Payable & Receivable:

• Manage invoicing, billing, and collections from clients.
• Process payments to vendors and ensure proper documentation.
• Monitor outstanding balances and follow up on receivables.

Budgeting & Financial Control:

• Assist in budget preparation and financial forecasting.
• Monitor expenses against budgets and report variances.
• Implement cost-control measures to improve financial efficiency.

Compliance & Audit:

• Ensure compliance with financial regulations, tax laws, and company policies.
• Prepare documentation for internal and external audits.
• Maintain proper financial controls and documentation.

ERP & Financial Systems:

• Update and maintain financial data in ERP/accounting systems.
• Ensure daily transaction postings are accurate and complete.
• Generate reports from financial systems as required.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Accuracy and timeliness of financial reports
• Compliance with financial regulations and audit requirements
• Timely posting of transactions in ERP systems
• Reduction in financial errors and discrepancies
• Efficiency in accounts receivable and payable management

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 2–5 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in accounting software/ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Professional certification is an advantage.

Core Competencies:

• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Analytical and numerical skills
• Integrity and confidentiality
• Time management and organization
• Problem-solving ability.