Senior Accountant at George Houston Resources Limited

JOB DUTIES

• Verify, allocate, post and reconcile accounts payable and receivable
• Produce error-free accounting reports and present their results
• Analyze financial information and summarize financial status
• Spot errors and suggest ways to improve efficiency and spending
• Provide technical support and advice on Management Accountant
• Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures
• Manage accounting assistants and bookkeepers
• Participate in financial standards setting and in forecast process
• Provide input into department’s goal setting process
• Prepare financial statements and produce budget according to schedule
• Assist with tax audits and tax returns
• Direct internal and external audits to ensure compliance
• Plan, assign and review staff’s work
• Support month-end and year-end close process
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls

QUALIFICATION/REQUIREMENT

• BSc/HND in related field.
• Minimum of 2 - 4years experience as Senior Accountant in Agricultural and Real Estate sector
• Good communication skills.
• Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures
• In-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Awareness of business trends
• Familiarity with financial accounting statements
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process
• Hands-on experience with accounting software packages, like FreshBooks and QuickBooks
• Advanced MS Excel skills
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills

AGE: 27-35YEARS

SALARY: N 200,000

Must reside in Lagos (Island), and Benin State