Senior Accounts Officer at Sevan Construction Nigeria Limited

Location:  Ilupeju, Lagos

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Ensuring that every expense is properly documented
• Ensuring that the books of accounts are compiled every end of the month and end of every financial year
• Working with staff in the accounts department in determining the level of profitability of the company within a specified time
• Ensuring that there is fiscal responsibility within the firm’s operations
• Responsible for the budgetary control
• Responsible for tax management and reconciliation (PAYE, Company tax and withholding tax).
• Assisting the Chief Accountant in dealing with internal and external audits
• Taking part in strategic planning and execution process of Supervising factory accounting and financial controls
• Providing inputs to Management on key efficiency banking relationships
• Supports the HR department payroll computation, analysis and reporting for management information
• Supports the Chief Accountant in operating cost analysis, capex analysis, project accounting.
• Handles petty cash records and reporting together with the Junior Account Officer.
• Responsible for weekly bank reconciliation while updating the Chief Accountant and Junior Accounts Officer of unposted transactions.
• Works with the HR department in payroll management.
• Manages IOU monthly budgeting and posting.
• Handles requests from the technical department and HR and updates the Chief Accountant on such requests.

SKILLS/REQUIREMENT

•  Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles including generally accepted Accounting principles
• Knowledge of auditing practices and principles
• Knowledge of applicable laws, codes and regulations
• Knowledge and experience of related computer applications
• Ability to analyse financial data and prepare financial reports, statements and projections
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong communication skills
• Judgment and problem-solving
• Must have good experience of Government taxes and its handling.