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  • Posted: Apr 22, 2015
    Deadline: May 8, 2015
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    Simeon's Pivot is a Management Training and consulting firm with a focus on Performance Improvement. We work with our clients (both individuals and corporations) to bring about enhanced performance by closing performance gaps through Status Revealing Diagnosis & Assessments, Training and Development, Performance Management, Leverage SolutionsTM and Human...
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    Accountant

    Job Level: Managerial
    Location: Lekki Phase 1, Lagos State

    Job Type: Full Time
    Department: Accounts
    Reports to: Managing Director

    Job Description
    It includes but is not limited to the following:

    • To ensure that project funds are managed in a timely and accurate manner.
    • To oversee and coordinate ongoing project costs with Project Managers and other personnel to ensure that all financial aspects of project execution are on track.
    • Assist with management reporting, financial statement preparation and budgets.
    • Prepare and review of monthly, quarterly and yearly reports.
    • Prepare and review cash flow projections
    • Prepare and manage projects budget, monitor execution and deploy variance analysis.
    • Monitors and documents the financial status of a company's projects and portfolios.
    • Assist with the formation of new projects.
    • Report on project profitability or the lack of it to management.
    • Assist with supervision of Staff Accountants.
    • Provide ongoing financial risk analysis and recommendations of risk management strategies.
    • Takes responsibility for gathering information and setting up projects
    • Reviews and analyzes the financial condition of each project on a monthly basis and advise the Project Manager, Financial Controller /Management as to any material variances.
    • Reviews weekly financial reports and brings any significant issues to the attention of the Project Manager/Management.
    • Prepare financial statements and reconciliations and review invoices to make sure the project is on budget before passing them along to the Project Manager for approval.
    • To analyze and assess the costing, profitability, and performance of the organization in order to produce.
    • To work closely with project managers to devise the budget, facilitate the billing process and perform cost assessments for a particular project or portfolio reports.
    • Take part in the executive decision-making process, often providing financial analysis on which management may base decisions about product development and other matters.
    • Identify key factors and financial indicators that must be considered when evaluating the current and long-term financial performance.
    • Ensure financial guidelines are followed and best practices in financial management are maintained.

    Qualification

    • HND/BSc in Accounting, Finance or a related field
    • A master’s degree in accounting is an added advantage
    • Professional qualification in Accounting (ACCA) IS A MUST
    • Professional certificate such as Certified Management Accountant, Cost Accountant or a related certificate will be an advantage.
    • Experience in project management, cost accounting, auditing and taxation, budgeting, financial planning and financial analysis IS A MUST.
    • PMP or Prince 2 Certification or training will be an added advantage
    • Experience: At least 5-7 years accounting experience of which 3-4years is in project management or cost accounting, auditing and taxation, budgeting, financial planning, and financial analysis.

    Skills, Knowledge and Competency:

    • Must be result oriented
    • Proficient in Accounting Package including Project Management Software and MS Office Tools Application (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Power point etc.)
    • Demonstrated analytical ability (analyzed project expenditures, project profitability and any project cost allocations)
    • Ability to work well with others under deadline situations and respond to changes in priorities.
    • Possess strong written and verbal communication skills and strong organizational skills.
    • Ability to work independently, take initiative, set priorities and see projects through to completion.
    • Excellent Numeracy skills
    • Ability to work independently and in collaboration with others.
    • Demonstrated leadership and management skills.
    • Must have strong investigative skills and attention to detail
    • Having analytical skills to make sure that the project remains within budget.
    • Demonstrated ability in cost analysis and project management
    • Should have good financial/accounting skills and costing experience on projects.
    • Must possess excellent leadership and management skills.
    • Creative, self-motivated and passion for the work
    • Interpersonal and negotiation skills
    • Strong ethical commitment to impartiality and transparency

    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV's to: info@simeonspivot.com with position applied for as subject title e.g Analytical Accountant

    Note: If you are not qualified for this position please do not apply. Only qualified candidates will be contacted.

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