Deputy Manager, Accounts at Mecer Consulting Limited

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in managing and supervising the accounting department, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Prepare, review, and analyze financial statements, reports, and budgets.
• Ensure timely and accurate recording of all financial transactions.
• Oversee reconciliations of accounts and resolve discrepancies.
• Monitor and manage numeric risk, providing insights for financial decision-making.
• Coordinate internal and external audits.
• Develop and implement accounting policies, procedures, and controls.
• Train, mentor, and evaluate accounting staff to maintain high performance.
• Collaborate with other departments to provide financial insights and recommendations.

Requirements

• 10 years of relevant accounting/finance experience, with at least 5 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Age: Not less than 35 years.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; professional certification (ICAN, ACCA, CPA) preferred.
• Proficient in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle, Tally).
• Strong analytical and numeric risk management skills.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of local tax laws, regulations, and compliance standards in Nigeria.