Accountant at Willers Solutions

Business Objective: To support the Finance Department by managing daily accounting tasks. You will be part of a team of professionals working to maintain order and transparency for the company’s finances
Location: Lagos

Responsibilities

• To manage the day-to-day operations of the Finance Department. Preparation of invoices, purchase orders, payment vouchers, requisitions, etc.
• Oversee accounts payable and receivable.
• Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable processes including entering daily invoices/ bills/ journal entries.
• Research and resolve invoice discrepancies.
• Review aging reports and follow up with Customers regarding overdue balances.
• Follow up on WHT remittances. 
• Analyze expenses to evaluate cost cutting opportunities to drive value to the portfolio companies. 
• Communicate with vendors and clients concerning billing and transactions. General ledger
• Manage general ledger and carry out month-end and year-end close out processes, reconciliation of journal entries. 
• Perform all related accounting functions required to maintain the general ledger in compliance with IFRS and company policy and procedures.
• Coordinate month-end and year-end closing activities to ensure timely reporting as well as assist with yearly public audits.
• Review financial and accounting records and correct errors as required. Analyze and review all postings into the ERP, Prepare and post adjusting journal entries where required.
• Oversee accounting operations, review, and reconcile journal entries, transactions, and financial activities, monitor and review accounting documents for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with Federal and state regulations.
• Assure journal entry information is complete and accurate and verify accuracy of supporting documentation. Fixed assets Management
• Maintains the fixed assets register and ensure entries and records are up to date.
• Update the Fixed asset register with new additions, disposals, revaluations etc. Inventory mgt
• Obtain thorough overview of inventory for the group. 
• Periodic Reviews of inventory transactions, ensure accuracy, accurate posting, and warehouse analysis.
• Carry out regular intermittent Spot counts, prepare Monthly inventory status reports.
• Carry out regular Bin card checks. 
• Establish and execute internal controls to monitor, track stock and prevent leakages. 
• Regular review of inventory ledgers, reconciliation to ensure Stock issues, purchases and all inventory movement have been recorded on the ERP.
• Regular Reconciliation of inventory ledger balances to physical quantities. TAX, audit Regulatory & Compliance 
• Liaise with external Auditors, Tax Auditors as required for the preparation of financial analyses and reports.
• Responsible for researching, registering, and ensuring compliance with all state and Federal tax requirements.
• Oversee annual external audits and monthly and annual tax filings.
• Monthly and periodic computations and reports of monthly payables for FIRS & LIRS for the group, as well as total outstanding for the group 
• Responsible for Monthly filing for VAT, WHT, PAYE and all applicable taxes 
• Thorough overview of all compliance issues, licenses and certification required by the group.
• Monthly status reports on ALL compliance related issues. Responsible for overall tax and statutory compliance status of the group. PAYROLL
• Preparation of monthly payroll, statutory payroll deductions and pay slips. 

Requirements 

• B.SC or HND in Accounting or Finance. 
• Minimum of 3 years Accounting experience. 
• Solid analytical, problem solving and interpersonal skills. 
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills. 
• Ability to multi-task and work with multiple departments. 
• Excellent time management and ability to meet required reporting deadlines. 
• Knowledge of financial statement reporting and internal controls. 
• Excellent oral and verbal communication skills. 
• Good understanding of accounting and financial reporting principles and practices. 
• Strong Financial analysis skills.
• Ability to communicate reports/updates in both written and oral formats as at when due.