Chartered Accountant at EM-ONE Energy Solutions Limited

Job Description

• We are seeking a dynamic, highly skilled and dedicated chartered accountant who will fit in with EM-ONE’s collaborative culture. The candidate will be reporting to the CEO and Head of Operations.
• This position is a full-time role based in EM-ONE’s Abuja office.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Maintain proper books of account and financial records on income and expenditure, as well as assets and liabilities
• Collect, analyse, summarise and interpret accounting information
• Prepare statutory and periodic financial reports and information including financial statements, management account, annual accounts, cash flow, planning, budgets and forecasts
• Manage company's financial accounting, monitoring and reporting systems, and accounting operations based on accounting principles
• Liaise with key stakeholders - clients (individuals or businesses), internal and external auditors (where applicable) in providing financial information and dealing with any financial issues and irregularities as they arise
• Review the company’s financial management system, analyse associated risks and develop mechanisms that minimize financial risk including the detection and prevention of fraud
• Document accounting control procedures
• Conduct month-end and year-end close processes
• Compute taxes/returns and advise management on tax planning (within current legislation to enable them to minimize their tax liability) and tax issues.
• Administer payrolls and related tasks
• Carry out banking operations and bank reconciliations
• Advise management on corporate finance and treasury issues
• Negotiate terms with suppliers and vendors
• Conduct reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities
• Develop external relationships with appropriate contacts, e.g. auditors, solicitors, bankers and statutory organizations such as the FIRS
• Keep abreast of changes in financial regulations and legislation.

Requirements

• Highly organized, with keen attention to detail, must be able to deal with sensitive issues and work independently or with limited supervision
• Ability to take initiative, multi-task, and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines and evolving and competing priorities
• Demonstrate an analytical approach to work, strong technical skills and use of initiative
• Excellent oral, presentation and written communication skills as well as leadership, critical thinking and a creative and innovative approach to problem solving.

Qualifications

• College degree or equivalent preferred (Business Admin., Accountancy, Economics, Finance etc.)
• ACA or ACCA Certification
• Must have at least 8 - 10 years cognate experience including 4 years post-qualification
• An MBA Qualification and CFA Certification is considered an asset
• International work experience is considered an asset.

Preferred:

• Experience with Microsoft Office & Outlook 365
• Proficiency in the use of ICT packages and accounting software
• Willing to work flexible hours.

Compensation
Competitive.