Overview

Ascentech Services Limited is a full-fledged Human Resource Solution Provider incorporated in 2013 with its Head Office in Lagos, Nigeria. We are committed to forging long-term partnerships with our clients by creating and delivering robust and flexible services that address the changing needs of their business.

Job Position: Accountant
Location: Benin, Edo

Job Description

Responsible for preparing, examining and analysing accounting records, financial statements, and other financial reports to ensure accuracy, completeness and conformance to reporting and procedural standards and meet business needs.

Job Responsibilities

  1. Prepare accounting reports and other necessary information for audit purposes
  2. Maintain updated electronic records of the company’s financial transactions and fixed assets register via the company’s ERP.
  3. Prepare general ledger entries by maintaining records and files;
  4. Reconcile bank statement with accounts (cash, receivables and various payables, etc) every week
  5. Update and maintain accounting procedures
  6. Manage supplier and staff payments by set procedures
  7. Prepare reports for management and shareholders, providing financial insights and interpreting data
  8. Analyse business operations, trends, costs, revenues, financial commitment, and obligations to project future revenues and expenses or to provide advice.
  9. Support the month-end and year-end stock count and valuation process
  10. Assist with local and federal required filings as appropriate, i.e Taxes and related filings
  11. Manage weekly/monthly/annual operating budget preparation and cash forecasting analysis
  12. Prepare monthly internal financial statements and management accounts
  13. Manage the company’s relationship with the banks and other external financial stakeholders, credit and facility providers.
  14. Perform other duties as assigned from time to time.

Qualifications

  1. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  2. 3-5 years of experience in an accounting or finance role
  3. Knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
  4. Familiarity with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage, or similar).
  5. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other office applications.
  6. Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
  7. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  8. Good organisational and time management skills.
  9. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  10. Knowledge of Nigerian tax laws and financial regulations is a plus.
  11. ICAN certification is an added advantage.

 Salary
N250,000 – N300,000 Monthly.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidate should send their CV to: cv@ascentech.com.ng using the Job Title and Location as the subject of the mail.

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