Accountant at Winco Foam Industries Limited

Job Summary

The Accountant is responsible for recording transactions, compiling and analyzing data, perform audits, assist with budgets and financial forecasting, compute taxes, and report their findings to management; Provides financial information to management by researching and analyzing accounting data; preparing reports.

Responsibilities

• Management of accounting systems and processes which include system access and reconciliation of records
• Preparing and reviewing analysis of cash forecast
• Monitoring costs and expenditures against budgets and forecasts
• Preparing all year end accounts
• Preparing monthly salary payroll
• Preparing quarterly forecasts and annual budgets
• Responsible for reviews of all internal financial controls and the improvements on the business processes
• Responsible for Finance and Accounting activities of the company
• Interface with statutory agencies for remittance of Tax, Pension, PAYE etc
• Calculation of applicable taxes according to the law
• Ensure that the financial policies /procedures of the company are implemented efficiently and in line with generally accepted accounting practices (e.g. FIRS)
• Institute adequate financial control systems and processes to secure the assets and efficient operation of the organization
• Develop key financial processes including budgeting, management & financial Accounting/reporting
• Daily management of accounts
• Monthly reports and analysis
• Monthly, quarterly and annual budgeting and variation reporting

Requirements and Experience

• B.Sc in Accounting, Finance, Economics or relevant years of experience.
• Professional qualification i. e ICAN, ACCA is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 4 years work experience in relevant field preferably manufacturing.
• Experience in the use of different Accounting software (QuickBooks preferably)
• Experience in using an ERP

Required Skills:

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Establishment and enforcement of sound internal controls
• Excellent written and verbal communication skill.
• Ability to be self-motivated.