Overview

AFARI Travels & Tours Limited – Sustainable Travel Approach with Transforming Experiences! We are a travels & tours packaging company that is committed to providing luxury-styled travel management, consultations and tourism. Our services include tours, visa processing assistance, travel planning, accommodation, airport transfers, international money transfers, ticketing, VIP concierge & charter services.

Job Position: Accountant

Job Location: Lagos

Job Description

  • We are looking for an Accountant to manage all financial transactions, from fixed payments and variable expenses to bank deposits and budgets.
  • Accountant responsibilities include auditing financial documents and procedures, reconciling bank statements and calculating tax payments and returns.
  • To be successful in this role, you should have previous experience with bookkeeping and a flair for spotting numerical mistakes.
  • Ultimately, you will provide us with accurate quantitative information on our business’s financial position, liquidity and cash flows while ensuring we comply with all tax regulations.

Job Responsibilities

  • Tracking payments to internal and external stakeholders
  • Preparing budget forecasts
  • Overseeing accounting procedures to ensure compliance with regulations & taxes

Functions

  • Managing financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting
  • Manage all accounting transactions
  • Prepare budget forecasts
  • Publish financial statements in time
  • Compute taxes and prepare tax returns
  • Handle monthly, quarterly and annual closings
  • Reconcile accounts payable and receivable
  • Ensure timely bank payments
  • Manage balance sheets and profit/loss statements
  • Report on the company’s financial health and liquidity
  • Audit financial transactions and documents
  • Reinforce financial data confidentiality and conduct database backups when necessary
  • Comply with financial policies and regulations
  • Manage the Invoice Account Register

Job Requirements

  • BSc in Accounting, Finance or relevant degree
  • Additional Certification (CPA or CMA) is a plus.
  • Work experience as an Accountant
  • ICAAN Certification is required
  • Excellent knowledge of accounting regulations and procedures, including the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
  • Hands-on experience with accounting software like FreshBooks and QuickBooks
  • Advanced MS Excel skills, including Vlookups and pivot tables
  • Experience with general ledger functions
  • Strong attention to detail and good analytical skills.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resume and Cover Letter to: hr@afaritravels.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

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