Senior Accountant / Office Administrator at TRACE Nigeria

About the Role

• We are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant / Office Administrator with 3 to 5 yrs experience, to join our company, preferably within the media and entertainment industry.
• You will analyze everyday financial activities and provide advice and guidance to upper management on future financial plans, as well as provide administrative support.
• To be successful in this position, you’ll be a self-starter, have an impeccable level of accuracy, and commercial awareness, and have a keen interest in helping to achieve organizational growth.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with accounting policies and regulatory requirements.
• Investigate ways to improve profitability and analyze markets for business opportunities.
• Manage the day-to-day financial operations within the company (Account Payables and receivables such as; Payroll, Invoicing, Procurement, Project financing, etc.).
• Ensure tax compliance and liaise with relevant regulatory bodies for periodical audits and remittances and fillings.
• Collaborate with other departments on project analysis, validation of plans, and ad-hoc requests, ensuring profitability on every project.
• Make estimates of funds required for the short and long-term financial objectives of the organization.
• Complete financial reports, monitor accounts, lead the month-end closing process, and conduct monthly financial forecasts.
• Develop and implement plans for budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
• Achieve a proper mix of equity and debt to minimize cost and maximize operational profit.
• Strategize on fund procurement through banks and other financial institutions.
• Prudently make investments in assets that maximize returns.
• Provide financial insight and analysis to drive the business performance of the organization.
• Manage and monitor metrics, KPI tracking, and reports.
• Evaluate the financial performance of the organization and measure returns on investments.
• Understand and calculate the risks involved in the financial activities of the organization.

Facility and Asset Management:

• Engage in systematic facility management techniques to achieve a world-class office space, ensuring a secure and enabling environment for our staff, visiting artists, and clients.
• Maintain an accurate record/ database of all company assets and equipment, ensuring minimal to zero complaints on the working condition of all facilities (chairs, doors, internet, computers, and cars amongst others).

Procurement, Vendor Management, and General Administration:

• Secure the best deals on all purchases and effectively manage petty cash and reconcile accordingly with a report on all expenditures.
• Proffer assistance to HR in planning and organizing all retreats/ conferences, and training programs, amongst others.

Professional Requirement for this Role

• A Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance from any accredited university.
• Professional Certifications with CIMA, ACCA, and ICAN. Other relevant advance and professional training are desirable.
• Proven track record of excellence and 3 to 5 years of experience in other Finance or Accounting related positions.

The Winning Attribute
Ability to Use, Understand or Apply:

• Proficiency with Accounting Software and other financial planning software.
• In-depth understanding of the entire Microsoft Office suite, and other Google systems.
• Advanced Proficiency with Financial reporting and data mining tools such as Excel, SQL, Access, etc.

Ability to / Demonstrate:

• Synthesize large complex data into actionable information.
• Understanding of generally accepted accounting principles.
• In-depth Analytical thought process to effectively conceptualize situations and solve problems.
• A keen eye for detail and excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent people, conflict management, business judgment/awareness, and decision-making skills.
• Exceptional leadership skills and the ability to inspire confidence and dedication.
• Effective Time Management and efficiency at working and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced quickly changing environment.
• Optimism, with a dogged and never-give-up attitude.
• Professional written and oral communication (ability to speak aptly, concisely, and coherently) and excellent report writing and presentation.
• Great interpersonal and collaborative skills.
• Give and receive constructive criticism.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Can work effectively independently and with a flexible work routine.

Benefits
Industry competitive package: salary and performance-linked bonus.