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A Retail Outlet in Lagos is looking to hire the services of a Junior accountant with the following job description

Perform weekly sales (cash, POS, etc.) reconciliations and ensure that PRL outlets' cashbook, petty cash and other outlet reports are accurate Perform periodic bank reconciliations as required and liaise with the bank for any errors or misstatements found on the bank statements Maintain an accurate and up to date Petty cash Book Perform efficient and effective banking administration Preparation of journal vouchers and posting into accounting system Clearing of GL open items and ensuring an up-to-date reconciliation and analysis of all ledgers Maintain an accurate and up to date fixed asset register and ensure accurate charge of depreciation every month Accurate / systematic amortization / expensing of prepaid balances Assist the Financial Reporting Analyst to liaise with external auditors in closing of accounts and preparation of reports

Technical Competences and Qualities

• Accounting
• Financial Reporting
• Tax management
• Budgeting
• Business Communication
• Microsoft Suite
• Job ownership

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A retail outlet is looking to engage the services of a senior accountant with the Second class upper or equivalent

• Minimum of 5 years core accounting experience (or 4 years big 4 audit experience)
• ICAN/ ACCA qualification
• At least 3 years experience leading a team and the following job description
• Strong competence and sense of ownership of the Company's financial reporting system
• Prepare / Review periodic financial reports, ensuring compliance with defined accounting policies and IFRS
• Assist in the preparation of setting up the company budgets for the next financial year
• Develop system for the maintenance of financial records, making use of current technologies
• Perform general internal audit activities for PRL
• Review posting of transactions into the accounting software
• Assist in analyzing of all general ledger accounts (Payables, Income & expenses) and adjust/propose corrections where necessary
• Monthly exports and review of the trial balance of the year in review and note areas with issues
• Analyzes financial differences, solves, and discusses the complex ones, which demands a higher hand decision to the Head of Finance
• Ensure the invoices are controlled and approved by the line management, before processing in the bookkeeping system Provide advice and updates the Head of Finance on any irregularities of concerns about invoices or any other financial matters
• Liaise with Auditors/ Tax consultant and external Auditors (FIRS/LIRS etc.) on various audit activities and maintain a good relationship with the tax authorities / auditors
• Make timely payment to the tax authorities after approval by Line Manager
• Complies with federal, state, and local financial legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions

Technical Competences and Qualities

• Accounting
• Financial Reporting
• Tax management
• Budgeting
• Business Communication
• Microsoft Suite
• Job ownership