Senior Accountant at Synapse Services

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate the rationality and effectiveness of the company’s internal control system, design and follow up on implementation and improvement of the internal control system
• Perform reviews of financial documents such as invoices, vouchers, ledger, expense reports and other documents such as purchase orders to ensure the completeness, accuracy, reasonability and validity of financial data
• Performs physical verification of assets and inventory records with other administrative departments
• Management of accounting systems and processes which include system access and reconciliation of records
• Ensure quality control over day to day financial operations posted into the company’s ERP software, with particular emphasis on handling accounts payable, receivables and other reconciliations
• Preparing and reviewing analysis of cash forecast
• Monitoring costs and expenditures against budgets and forecasts
• Preparing all year end accounts
• Preparing monthly salary payroll
• Preparing quarterly forecasts and annual budgets
• Responsible for reviews of all internal financial controls and the improvements on the business processes
• Recording transactions compile and analyze data, perform audits; Provides financial information to management by researching and analyzing accounting data;
• Calculation of applicable taxes according to the law
• Ensure that the financial policies /procedures of the company are implemented efficiently and in line with generally accepted accounting practices (e.g. FIRS)
• Institute adequate financial control systems and processes to secure the assets and Efficient operation of the organization
• Develop key financial processes including budgeting, management & financial Accounting/reporting
• Analyzing and advising on cost saving benefits
• Monthly reports and analyses
• Monthly, quarterly and annual budgeting and variation reporting

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline (Master’s degree is an advantage).
• Professional certification: ICAN, ACCA, or equivalent (required).
• Minimum of 5–7 years of experience in financial management, preferably within healthcare, service, or group structures.
• Proven experience with intercompany accounting, consolidation, and transfer pricing.
• Strong understanding of IFRS, Nigerian tax regulations, and corporate financial reporting.
• Proficiency in using Xero software is required.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, accounting software – QuickBooks (required)
• Experience in tax filing and VAT in the United Kingdom (UK) is an added advantage.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills.