Financial Accountant at WFO Roedl & Partner

Location: Benin, Edo State

Job Summary

• We are looking for a focused, efficient, result-oriented individual with strong leadership personality and communication skills.
• The candidate must have the ability to multitask and simultaneously work on multiple engagements.
• He/she will help deliver world class finance and accounting support for effective operations of our existing assets and the realisation of the overall objective of the company.

Duties

• Entering daily transaction in SAP general ledger and accounting system.
• Providing procurement supports to plant managers
• Leading local statutory tax audits and compliance
• Managing Inventory accounting and physical stock control.
• Preparing special accounting reconciliations reports
• Managing fixed asset in SAP and physical control, including maintaining an up-to-date register
• Reviewing petty cash reconciliation to ensure it complies with company policy.
• Participating in Sarbanes-Oxley based internal controlling and documentation.
• Participate in year-end statutory and group financial audit
• Ensure all vendor compliance documentations are in line with the company’s policies
• Monthly bank reconciliation
• Maintain proper filling & documentation system
• Assist in internal auditing of the business
• Assist in monthly and periodic closing activities.
• Any other duty assigned by the Senior Accountant

Qualifications and Requirements

• Must possess a first degree in Accounting, Economics or related courses.
• Must be professionally certified ACCA, ICAN, etc.
• Must possess 3 to 5 years work experience on hands-on finance and reporting functions,
• Must possess proven knowledge and experience in financial modelling, operating expense control, trend analysis, budgeting, forecasting and strategic financial direction.
• Must possess comprehensive knowledge of IFRS and proficiency in accounting software.
• Must possess knowledge of financial management budgeting, forecasts, and cash flow management.
• Knowledge of SAP/BPC is an added advantage.
• Experience in interpreting financial information
• Strong reconciliation and analysis skills.
• Must exhibit professionalism, reliability, integrity and trustworthiness along with a cooperative attitude.