Overview
Arkounting Business Concepts Limited – Our client is a wholly owned indigenous company in event decoration. They are passionate about creating captivating and memorable experiences through their exceptional and wide range of event decoration services.
Job Position: Accountant
Job Location: Lekki, Lagos
Job Description
- This role is exciting, positively challenging, and will provide growth to the prospective role holder.
- The ideal role holder is an experienced and highly motivated Finance professional who is intelligent and capable of working with little to no supervision.
- He/she must be competent in Management Accounting functions, able to manage all finance-related operations, and willing to contribute to the growth of the organization by co-developing a standard Finance department.
- Most importantly, in line with the organization’s standards, he/she should be committed, hard-working, and particular about delivering quality work.
Job Responsibilities
These include but are not limited to:
- Prepare financial reports, including preparation of balance sheets, general ledger, income statements and other financial statements.
- Provide insights to support decision-making processes that impact the bottom line.
- Perform historical assessments/reviews and work backs.
- Allocate, reconcile, and manage resources to eliminate waste and ensure optimization.
- Manage budget and ensure alignment with organizational objectives.
- Ensure compliance with best practices & legal requirements across all finance activities.
- Process payroll and statutory remittances such as tax returns, pension, PAYE, etc.
- Coordinate internal audits.
- Assist with tax audits- providing necessary documentation and support during the audit process.
- Liaise with the Consultants to provide advisory services such as business valuation, budget preparation, template design, accounting
- framework, and set up.
- Other related tasks as assigned.
Performance Metrics
These include but are not limited to:
- Receivables & Payables Management (DSO & DPO)
- Revenue Management
- Budget Management
- Turnaround time (e.g., Invoice Cycle Time, Issue Resolution Rate, etc.)
Job Requirements
- Educational background in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field. Industry knowledge is a plus
- 2-3 years of hands-on Finance experience
- A (part or fully qualified) member of a professional body e.g., ICAN, ACCA, CFA
- In-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Proven knowledge in Financial Reporting, Internal Auditing, Financial Analysis & Management, Financial Software and Microsoft Suite
- Excellent presentation, reporting, and communication skills
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Highly confidential with good integrity
- Accountant 2
- Proven ability to work in a fast-paced and result-oriented environment
- Ability to work in a team and multitask
- Client relationship and engagement skills.
Application Closing Date
30th December, 2023.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications to: talents@arkounting.com.ng using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.
Interview Process
- Preliminary Chat: If we believe you are a good fit based on your application, we will schedule a 30-45-minute chat with you, our Recruitment Associate and Hiring Manager. This is a get-to-know-you chat for us to hear about your experiences and confirm that the role is a good fit for you and if you are a good fit for us.
- Recruitment Exercise: After that, a recruitment exercise will be sent to you to further assess your technical competence for the role.
- Second Interview: If we find your performance in the exercise satisfactory, you will meet with one of our Principal Consultant for a technical chat – relating to the role and the recruitment exercise.
- Final Interview: At this stage, we will schedule a final interview with you to meet with our client for a final assessment and to discuss the expectations of both parties.
Note: We will ensure to give you an update within a week after each stage.
