Experienced Accounting Officer at Greengates Group

We are looking for an experienced Accountant to provide support and stability in our accounting department. The preferred candidate will be responsible for tracking and evaluating day-to-day activities, monitoring general accounting practices, budgeting, monitoring internal accounting controls, tracking high volume corporate client accounts working together with a strong financial team.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supporting the existing accounting team in managing and overseeing the daily operations of the department
• Monitoring and analyzing accounting data and produce financial reports or statements
• Supporting the establishment and enforcement of proper accounting methods, policies and principle
• Manage day-to-day accounting operations and ensure that there is no redundant process backup in place for every critical operation
• Monitor emerging technology to determine ways to automate the accounting process without sacrificing accuracy and accountability
• Develop monthly and quarterly accounting reports for the management and executive teams
• Assist in performing all tasks necessary to achieve the organization's goal and help execute staff succession and growth plans.
• Work with the financial controller on the strategic vision including fostering and cultivating stakeholder relationships, as well as assisting in the development and negotiation of contracts and partnership.
• Participate in developing new business, specifically: assist the team in identifying new funding opportunities, the drafting of prospective programmatic budgets, and determining cost effectiveness of prospective new venture.
• Assess the benefits of all prospective contracts/partnership and advise the Executive Team on programmatic design and implementation matters.
• Ensure substantial documentation is approved and available such that all purchases/expenses are duly reviewed.
• Liaise with the existing team in the management and coordination of all fiscal reporting activities for the organization including: organizational revenue/expense and balance sheet reports, reports to investors, development and monitoring of Company transactions, contracts and partnership.
• Develop and maintain systems of internal controls to safeguard financial assets of the organization.
• Monitor banking activities of the Company.
• Oversee the design, implementation, and timely calculations of incentives, commissions, and salaries for the staff.
• Oversee the maintenance of the inventory of all fixed assets, including carrying test for impairment.

Meets accounting financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions.

Skill Set: What is required:

• Proven working experience as Accountant, Accounting Supervisor etc.
• Advanced computer skills on MS Office, accounting software ERP software and use of databases.
• Proven knowledge of book-keeping and accounting principles, practices, standards, laws and regulations
• Understanding of Group/FMCG/Financial Institutions accounting in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards.
• Current trends and developments in Nigeria Tax System, Pension Scheme and CBN Regulations on Financial Institutions among others.
• Strong budgeting, financial forecasting and financial analysis skills required.
• Communicate effectively in both written and verbal form.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.

Job Qualification

• Minimum HND/BSc qualification, ICAN, ACA/ACCA
• At-least one, Accounting Professional Certification a must
• Minimum 3-5 Years of Experience, Accounting Supervisory role, in related industry