Senior Accountant

Montaigne Place

Lagos, Nigeria Permanent

Published 2 months ago · Expires 3 weeks from now

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We are looking for a qualified candidate to fill this position. Position Overview: Job Brief - We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to oversee general accounting operations by controlling and verifying our financial transactions. - As a Senior accountant your responsibilities include reconciling account balances and bank statements, maintaining general ledger and preparing month-end close procedures. - The ideal candidate has also experience collaborating and/or managing a team of Accountants and Junior Accountants. - Senior Accountant duties also include ensuring accuracy and effectiveness in all of our accounting tasks. Key Responsibilities: - Verify, allocate, post and reconcile accounts payable and receivable - Produce error-free accounting reports and present their results - Analyze financial information and summarize financial status - Spot errors and suggest ways to improve efficiency and spending - Provide technical support and advice onManagement Accountant - Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures - Manage accounting assistants and bookkeepers - Participate in financial standards setting and in forecast process - Provide input into department’s goal setting process - Prepare financial statements and produce budget according to schedule - Assist with tax audits and tax returns - Direct internal and external audits to ensure compliance - Plan, assign and review staff’s work - Support month-end and year-end close process - Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls - Ensure compliance with GAAP principles - Liaise with ourFinancial ManagerandAccounting Managerto improve financial procedures. Requirements: and Skills - BS Degree in Accounting, Finance or relevant - ICAN Certification is a MUST - Proven experience as aFinancial Controller,Accounting Supervisor, chief or senior accountant - Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures - In-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) - Awareness of business trends - Familiarity with financial accounting statements.

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