Senior Accountant at Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Nigeria (AHK Nigeria)

Role Overview:

• As a Senior Accountant, you will play a key role in supporting the Finance and Administration
• Department by ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial information.
• Your obligation will include preparing financial reports, performing account reconciliations, maintaining the general ledger and assisting in the preparation of tax returns.
• You will also contribute to audit readiness and execution, while taking on various accounting duties as assigned to support overall departmental goals and compliance requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Report directly to the Head of Finance, while also collaborating closely with the General Manager and Director.
• Perform accurate and timely bookkeeping & data entry to maintain up-to-date financial records.
• Support the preparation of monthly and quarterly financial reports for both local and international stakeholders.
• Assist in the development of budgets and the preparation of ad hoc financial reports as required.
• Manage invoicing for ongoing projects and generate revenue reports to support financial tracking.
• Aid in the preparation and submission of tax filings and ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of processes within the Finance and Administration Department.
• Monitor and manage credit to ensure healthy cash flow and minimize financial risk.
• Coordinate with external auditors and tax consultants to facilitate annual audits and tax filings.
• Ensure all financial practices comply with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS),
• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and specific guidelines from DHIK.
• Perform additional duties as assigned, in alignment with the scope of the role and Organizational needs.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Banking and Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• A minimum of 2-3 years of experience in Accounting.
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office, particularly with Excel.
• Proficiency in Accounting software e.g. QuickBooks and Sage.
• Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills.
• Relevant Accounting Certifications such as ACCA, CFA, ACA, ICAN (is an added advantage).
• Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities, coupled with strong interpersonal

skills.

• Proficient in conducting in-depth financial analysis to support strategic decision-making.

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation.
• Health insurance & retirement plan.
• Flexible working hours (up to 3 days of remote work per week).
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Dynamic international team environment.