Financial Accounting Executive at eRecruiter Nigeria

Our client is the world’s leading source of business information and insight.

They are current looking to fill an Executive – Financial Accounting. This position is based in Lagos.

Key Responsibilities

• Book-keeping and closing of accounting books on a daily, monthly and annual basis with accuracy and adherence to local standards / IFRS in the accounting software of the company.
• Preparing monthly financial statements, handling annual audit.
• Periodic Reconciliation – Bank, Customers, Vendors, Tax dues, Staff Imprests etc.
• Customer Invoicing, collection follow ups, regular update of bill registers/AR files.
• Handling tax Compliances like VAT, WHT, PAYE matters and filing returns.
• Assisting the team in preparing monthly MIS for senior management with detailed analysis of the performance.
• Assisting the team in preparing project profitability reports and helping them make business decisions.
• Preparation of salary transfers and posting it in the system
• Managing relationship with vendors and suppliers to ensure maximum utilization of credit periods and effective management of working capital
• Assisting the team in preparation of various reports for the Management.
• Dealing with banks for corporate and retail banking requirements
• Maintaining Fixed Asset Register
• Documentation and record-keeping; maintaining legal agreements, regulatory documents etc.

Requirements

• Good inter-personal skills and ability to communicate effectively.
• Working knowledge of MS Office and ERP Software (Navision or Oracle)
• Ability to work independently.
• Desired knowledge & experience:
• Degree qualification in accounting or relevant fields, with ACA, ACCA in view
• 2-3 years of post-qualification experience in Finance.