Senior Accountant at Fortune Global Shipping and Logistics Limited

Fortune Global Shipping and Logistics Limited is a wholly Nigerian owned company incorporated in 2006 to provide seamless shipping & logistics services to esteemed customers. This has remained the vision of FGSL since incorporation but the dynamics of our services has evolved over the years.

Senior Accountant

• Job TypeFull Time  
• QualificationBA/BSc/HND  
• Experience 7 years
• Location Lagos
• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit  

Job Overview

• Responsible for general accounting operations and ensuring the integrity of accounting information and records.

Job Description

• Responsible for monitoring and managing all accounting processes for effective business operations.
• Work closely with CFO to set up processes, policies and procedures that will guide all FGSL operations across board as well as manage the processes to ensure adequate implementation.
• Work closely with the CFO to define, establish and communicate corporate accounting principles, including standard operating procedures covering each job function in accounts to guide the entire organization including up-country
• Ensure that accounting processes identified and set up are adequately implemented in the area of credit control, payables, receivables, and cash management.
• Coordinate and conduct monthly account reconciliation and audit and report same to the CFO
• Supervises all VAT Transactions and periodic Withholding Taxes and submit report on same to the CFO.
• Coordinate the preparation of monthly financial statement and provide report on this to management.
• Supervise all data entry processes as well as manage/ monitor cash disbursement
• Training and coaching of subordinates to ensure that each of them is fully engaged and optimized.
• Ensure full utilization of the SAGE/ ERP Evolution in managing all account information system and reporting.

Education

• B.Sc or HND in Accounting, Banking, and Finance, Economics or any related course.
• Professional membership of ICAN or ACCA is a must.
• Master’s Degree in Accounting, Economics Business admin will be an added advantage

Job Requirements

• At least 7 years of industry experience
• Accounting skills
• Excellent communication skills.
• Must possess an above-average knowledge on the use of Microsoft Excel
• Must possess good reporting and analytical skills.
• Must possess strong ethical standards and high level of integrity
• Ability to think objectively and demonstrate sound judgement.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications to: careers@fglobalshipping.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.