Lead Accountant at Jemi Neil Consulting

Job Summary

The Lead Accountant will prepare financial reports to track the organization’s assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liabilities, and other related financial activities.

Job Description

• Performs general cost accounting and other related tasks
• Prepares periodic (monthly) balance sheets, income statements, and profit and loss statements.
• Maintain the general ledger.
• Codes invoices, creates new accounts, reconciles accounts, and closes the monthly books.
• Reconciles bank accounts at least once a month, verifies deposits, and responds to bank inquiries.
• Reconciles customer accounts and manages accounts receivable collections.
• Verifies payment of invoices associated with accounts payable and ensures payments are charged to the correct accounts.
• Assists outside auditors by gathering the necessary account information and documents for the annual audit.
• Files required tax forms with federal and state government agencies.
• Maintains the accounting software system and recommends updates to improve the accounting software.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Degree in accounting, economics, business administration and any other related field.
• Should possess over 12 years experience with at least 5 years in a senior management role in finance industry.
• Experience in a fast paced media sector.
• Sound knowledge of general accounting software.
• Ideal candidate should also possess relevant experience in a finance industry
• In-depth knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting principles, practices, standards, laws and regulations
• Chartered accountant for at least 6years.
• Communication Skill(Written and Verbal