Finance Officer at Terra Aqua Environmental Consultancy Limited

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated finance professional to join Terra Aqua Environmental Consultancy Limited in Lagos, Nigeria. As Finance Officer, you will play a critical role in maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Bank Reconciliations

• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly reconciliation of all company bank accounts
• Investigate and resolve all reconciling items, including outstanding deposits, unposted items, bank errors, and other discrepancies
• Prepare and maintain detailed bank reconciliation reports

General Ledger Reconciliations

• Perform regular reconciliation of key balance sheet accounts, such as accounts receivable, accounts payable, intercompany accounts, and suspense accounts
• Identify and investigate any variances between the general ledger and subsidiary ledgers
• Prepare and post necessary journal entries to correct discrepancies and ensure accuracy
• Maintain supporting documentation for all reconciliations and journal entries

Financial Reporting and Month-End Close

• Assist with the monthly and annual financial close processes
• Contribute to the preparation of audit schedules and supporting documentation
• Provide ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting as required by the financial controller

Process Improvement and Controls

• Identify opportunities to improve reconciliation processes and enhance internal controls
• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements
• Assist in the implementation of new accounting systems or software as needed

Statutory and Taxation

• Prepare and file monthly Value Added Tax (VAT) and Withholding Tax (WHT) returns
• Compute and remit monthly Pay-As-You-Earn (PAYE) deductions to the Ogun State Internal Revenue Service for all employees
• Prepare and remit other statutory levies and contributions, such as Pension (PENCOM)
• Monitor and ensure that all tax and statutory deadlines are met to avoid penalties and interest charges

Qualifications and Skills

• HND or BSc in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• ACA certification (preferred)