Senior Accountant at Alfred & Victoria Associates

Location: Lekki, Phase 1, Lagos
Department: Accounts
Reporting to: Head of Accounts Management (Strategic Reports Issues)

Role in Summary

• Oversees all accounting & tax activities of the company.
• Efficiently manage company financial software tools.
• Maintains effective internal control with total statutory compliance at all time.
• To ensure the financial stability & growth of the organization.

Main Duties

• Supervise and manage the A/R, A/P and GL Accounts postings of the Payable Accountant, Receivable Accountant & other Accountants on a timely basis.
• Supervision of Inventory activities— Inventory Receipts, Issues, Stock count, Costing of Stock items and posting of activities into the GL Accounts.
• Management of month-end closing of the A/R, A/P and all GL accounts.
• Monitoring daily/weekly financial activities and monthly Accounts Reconciliation (Bank Accounts, Customers Accounts, Vendors Accounts and other GL Accounts)
• Supervise postings and remittances of the various Tax obligations—WHT, VAT, PAYE, Staff Pensions, others.
• Actively participate in the Monthly, Quarterly and Annual preparation of Financial/Management Accounts and other Financial Performance Reports.
• Actively participate in the annual Statutory Financial Audit and other Regulatory Audits.
• Supervision of the Accounts Reconciliation of Paystack and other payment gateway institutions.
• Assist in relationship management with Tax and other regulatory agencies
• Assist in relationship management with the Statutory Auditors and other consultants
• Actively participate in the financial and overall business improvement processes and procedures.
• Provides leadership: mentors & trains the Junior Accounts Personnel.
• Any other Tasks as may be assigned to you by the Management from time to time.

Key Performance Indicator

• Timely rendition of financial reports.
• Proactive & efficient management of financial resources.
• Timely & accurate completion of month – end closing calendar.
• Low reduction in variance between budget & actual.
• Maintenance of good relationship with Vendors and business Partners.
• Effective cash flow forecasting & management.
• Supervision of collection of revenue as at when due.
• Excellent customer relations.

Academic Qualification

• Degree holder in Accounting from reputable higher institution.
• Professional Certification from recognised Accounting Bodies such as ICAN, ACCA etc.

Experience:

• Must have 6 -10 years cognate experience in a similar position from reputable big organization.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• An analytical mind with a strategic ability.
• Good knowledge of financial software.
• Attention to detail & thoroughness.
• In-depth knowledge of corporate finance,
• Excellent organizational & leadership skills.
• Outstanding communication & interpersonal abilities.

Salary
Very Attractive.