Overview

Talents and Skills Africa is recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Position: Accountant

Job Location: Gbagada, Lagos

Job Description

  1. We are looking for an experienced Certified Public Accountant (CPA) to join our accounting department.
  2. You’ll be responsible for preparing, reviewing and analyzing financial reports for our company.
  3. Our ideal candidate has in-depth knowledge of bookkeeping, auditing and budgeting procedures.
  4. You should also be able to monitor daily transactions and recommend ways we can improve our financial health. Previous work experience, along with a degree in Accounting and a CPA qualification is required for this role.
  5. Ultimately, you will play a vital role in our company’s financial operations, ensuring compliance with the law and accuracy in accounting

Job Responsibilities

  1. Organize and update financial records as needed (digital and physical)
  2. Analyze transactions and prepare reports
  3. Perform regular, detailed audits to ensure accuracy in financial documents, expenditures and investments
  4. Forecast revenue and analyze profit margins
  5. Oversee ledger reconciliation and manage accounts payable/receivable
  6. Participate in budgeting processes
  7. Brief senior managers regularly on the company’s financial status
  8. Liaise with Tax Accountants to track tax payments and returns
  9. Monitor bookkeeping activities regularly
  10. Keep company financial information confidential
  11. Establish accounting policies and procedures
  12. Stay informed on industry developments and changes in regulations

Job Requirements

  1. BSc Degree in Accounting or Finance and a CPA certification
  2. Proven work experience as a Certified Public AccountantorSenior Accountant
  3. Thorough knowledge of accounting and financial procedures
  4. Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
  5. Experience with accounting software, like FreshBooks and Zoho
  6. Advanced MS Excel knowledge (familiarity with formulas, VLOOKUPs and pivot tables)
  7. Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail
  8. Integrity, with an ability to handle confidential information.

Salary
N300,000 – N350,000 / month.

Application Deadline
29th March, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: info@talentsandskills.net using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

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