Accountant at Romanspage Global

Location: Lekki, Lagos
Job Type: Full-time

Job Description

• The Accountant will be responsible for accounting & finance operations within the organisation. She must have keen attention to details and will work with the team to ensure efficient accounting and financial procedures are adhered to

Responsibilities

• Prepares asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information.
• Documents financial transactions by entering account information.
• Recommends financial actions by analyzing accounting options.
• Summarizes current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports.
• Substantiates financial transactions by auditing documents.
• Maintains accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures.
• Reconciles financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.
• Secures financial information by completing database backups.
• Maintains financial security by following internal controls.
• Prepares payments by verifying documentation, and requesting disbursements.
• 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.
• Prepares special financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Qualifications

• B.Sc degree in Accounting, Finance or a related relevant discipline from a reputable institution
• 3-5 years proven work experience in a real estate firm
• Member of a professional accounting body is an added advantage (ICAN, ACCA)
• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications.
• Proficient in the use of Sage or other accounting software
• Knowledge of International Financial Accounting Standards(IFRS) and it's application

Additional Information

• Strong ownership mindset
• Agile problem solving.
• Critical thinking capabilities
• Good analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Good attention to details.