Management Accountant at Stern & Kay Consulting Limited

Location: Lagos Mainland, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• We are currently seeking an experienced, and thorough Management Accountant to join our organization.
• In this role, you will demonstrate your management skills and accounting expertise in a variety of personal and corporate accounting practices, including overseeing payables, receivables, inventory, payroll and taxes.

Key Responsibility Areas

• Perform financial analysis and report to the Finance Controller as needed.
• Perform month-end accounting activities such as reconciliations and journal entries.
• Coordinate with the finance team to complete assigned accounting tasks within deadlines.
• Generate financial reports and statements to the Finance Controller for review.
• Analyze financial discrepancies and recommend effective resolutions.
• Monitor expenditures, analyze revenues and determine budget variances and report the same to management.
• Ensure compliance with key Accounts and Financial functions in line with internal Period End Closure checklists.
• Respond to accounting inquiries from management in a timely fashion.
• Provide guidance to other Accountants when needed.
• Assist in budget preparation and expense management activities for assigned accounts.
• Assist in auditing activities by providing necessary information and preparing requested documentation.
• Preparation of periodic accounting reports as well as end-of-year management accounts.
• Input and posting into the computerized accounting systems
• Preparation of Management Accounts schedules.
• Supervision of the bank reconciliation process
• Communicate with all departments in ensuring invoices are approved and signed off.
• Monitor and record financial transactions according to company policies and regulations.
• Review and recommend changes to existing accounting procedures.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Minimum of a HND / University Degree and relevant certification(s).
• ACA/ACCA/CIMA is a must. A Master’s degree is an advantage.
• Six or more years related experience and a minimum of 3 years’ experience in management
• In-depth understanding of regulatory policies
• Exceptional computer skills, including Microsoft Office and databases
• Expertise working with ERP and financial statements
• Consistent, accurate, and thorough with an eye for details
• Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables and V-lookups
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to independently research and resolve tasks with minimal supervision with awareness and motivation to collaborate when necessary.
• Perform highly detailed work with accuracy and precision.
• Must be able to thrive in a fast-paced highly collaborative environment.