Senior Finance Officer at Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry

 JOB SUMMARY 

The Job holder is to support the core functions for smooth and accurate report generation, payment processing, proper book-keeping, and investment tracking among others.

Reports to:

• Head of Finance.

 JOB DESCRIPTION: 

• Ensure accurate Departmental monthly Reporting by 13th of next month.
• File ANNUAL TAX RETURNS with appropriate/ relevant tax authority by Jan 20th Every Year
• Prompt Supervision of all POSTINGS to ensure accuracy.                                                                
• Ensure that all Internal Audit matters are resolved promptly.                           
• Ensure accurate PAYMENT process-authorization, WHT deductions etc are carried out promptly.
• Prepare BUDGET PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS on the 13th of the proceeding month.
• Prepare FINAL ACCOUNTS monthly on the 13th of proceeding month.
• Prompt preparation of annual unit and consolidated budget
• Timely supervision of all payments to vendors and staff
• Any and every other function to ensure a world-class accounts Department.

JOB REQUIREMENTS/COMPETENCIES

• B.sc/HND in Accounting, Banking &Finance, Business Administration, or any related discipline.
• The Job Holder must have 5 years cognate experience, supervisory capacity/experience.
• Professional accounting qualification (ICAN/ACCA) is mandatory.
• M.sc in accounting or any related course is an added advantage.
• Has a sound understanding of accounting concepts and reporting requirements under relevant accounting standards and has a sound understanding of VAT and WHT requirements.
• Cognate experience with bank reconciliation in insurance & previous financial accounting experience.
• Has a good eye for details and a very good knowledge of accounting software such as Sage, QuickBooks, and ERP is an added advantage.
• Good interpersonal skills, time management and organization.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Enhanced numerical and quantitative skills: These are key as you will be dealing with 
•  Equal Employment Opportunity 

The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate in the recruitment terms, conditions, or benefits of employment on account of race, tribe or ethnicity, age, religion, color, disability, gender, marital status. national origin, physical, beliefs or religion or any other discriminatory grounds.