Principal Accountant at Abuja Clinics

Job Duties

• Coordinate preparation of monthly financial reports.
• Contact person to the Clinics' bankers and handle routine banking transactions and treasury functions efficiently.
• Ensure safe-keeping of security documents- receipts, cheque books, bank tellers, etc.
• Ensure adherence to controls put in place to protect the Clinics' assets.
• Oversees annual budget process, direct and control comprehensive budget preparations.
• Co-ordinate subordinates to ensure compliance with established practices, standards, new policies and keep employees abreast of changes.
• Develop, maintain and implement financial policies, protocols and procedures.
• Advise on corporate financial position and control necessary to secure strong financial management.
• Analyze, interpret data and develop reports for the management reflecting internal economic conditions and trends.
• Work with ICT unit to ensure optimization of financial information system for reporting.
• Ensure an efficient and result oriented debt management and collection policies.
• Supervise preparation of payment vouchers for overseas payment and payment through bank direct debit or opening of LC for overseas purchases.
• Supervise provision of information to Cost and Management Department for their analysis and reports.
• Oversees reconciliation with external Creditors and Debtors.
• Provide all document and information required by external Auditors to ensure Annual Report is presented.
• Provide all document and information required by company's Tax Consultants to ensure settlements of company's income Tax.
• Coordinate correspondences with third parties.
• Attend meetings for negotiation with external funds providers.

Requirements
The ideal candidate must meet the following requirements:

• B.Sc / HND in Accounting or Finance, Master of Science, MBA or a professional accounting qualification with a minimum of 5 years post ICAN experience in an accounting/external audit role.
• NYSC discharge or exemption certificate,
• Strong analytical skills and computer proficiency.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• ICAN certification is a must.