Accountant

We invite applications from suitably qualified candidates. Position Overview: - As an Accountant, you will play a crucial role in the accounts department of the organization, focusing on financial statements, analysis, budgeting, auditing, forecasting, and relationship managemen - The successful candidate will oversee accounts department and ensure compliance with tax regulations, and present financial information to management team. Key Responsibilities: Financial statements and analysis: - Preparation of monthly financial report. - Produce financial analysis and presentations to the leadership team, board of directors, investors, and strategic partners. - Supervise the accounting team, general accounting duties such as processing transactions, reconciliations, project tracking, audit and closing the books. - Preparation of regulatory reports - Ensure tax and statutory compliance (I.e VAT, PAYE) with all government agencies, including FIRS, LIRS, etc. Budgeting, Auditing, and Forecasting: - Prepare, consolidate, and monitor annual budgets and forecasts across various projects, and report budget performance and variances to the management. - Assist in the drafting of the annual operating plan for the business functions and refresh the outlook for the year every quarter by working with all teams. - Identify, develop, and report on key performance metrics in tailored reports. - Develop accurate and timely cash flow projections based on historical data, current financial activities, audit project activities and future business plans. - Manage the year-end reporting and audit functions. Relationship Management: - Maintain outstanding banking relationships and strategic alliances with vendors and business partners - represent the company to banks, financial partners, institutions, investors, public auditors, and officials. Requirements: - B.Sc. in Accounting, Finance, or relevant field. - 5-7 years’ experience in accounting. - Experience in Real Estate industry. - Must be a Chartered Accountant - Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite applications (Excel, PowerPoint) - Excellent knowledge of Accounting Software (Sage, Microsoft Dynamics, etc) - Experience in managing multiple internal and external stakeholders - Experience in engaging different regulators - Experience managing individuals.