Accountant at Ajoke Group Limited
Confidential
Lagos, Nigeria
Permanent
Published 1 month ago · Expires 3 weeks from now
Job description
## Title: Accountant
About the Role
A reputable organization seeks a dedicated individual to join their accounting team in Lagos, Nigeria.
Key Responsibilities
- Comply with all company, local, state, and federal accounting and financial regulations
- Compile, analyze, and report financial data
- Create periodic reports, such as balance sheets and profit & loss statements
- Present financial data to managers, investors, and other stakeholders
- Maintain accurate financial records
- Perform audits and resolve discrepancies
- Compute taxes and ensure timely tax compliance
- Stay informed about current legislation relating to finance and accounting
- Assist management in the decision-making process by preparing budgets and financial forecasts
- Manage all accounting transactions
- Handle monthly, quarterly, and annual account closings
- Reconcile accounts payable and receivable
- Report on the company's financial health and liquidity
- Reinforce financial data confidentiality and conduct database backups when necessary
- Publish financial statements in a timely manner
- Comply with all financial policies and regulations
Requirements
- HND or Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- 2–3 years of accounting work experience