Overview

Saroafrica International Limited (‘Saro’) is an indigenous private sector player with 3 decades of experience in Nigeria. Saro has five Subsidiaries (Saro Agrosciences, Saro Lifecare, Saro Agro-Allied, Gossy Warm Spring and Saro Oil Palm) and two Joint Ventures (AgriseedCo and Green Hills Agricultural Products). Saroafrica is set to become a leading consumer, manufacturing, FMCG and integrated agricultural value chain group. In pursuit of this ambition Saroafrica is making significant investment in a Palm Plantation and Cassava to Ethanol Plant.

Job Position: Business Accountant

Job Location: Lagos

Job Description

  1. The Business Accountant will be responsible for the preparation of timely financial reporting & accounts, overseeing the financial records, and maintaining and monitoring tax-related issues.
  2. Also, responsible for ensuring accurate and timely remittances of statutory payments, and adequate record keeping, transaction postings, and bank reconciliation.

Job Responsibilities
Financial Reporting:

  1. Daily Posting of Transactions on the ERP
  2. Weekly bank reconciliation
  3. Management Account Preparation
  4. Monthly payroll computation
  5. Monthly remittance of statutory obligations

Budget and Controls:

  1. Weekly monitoring of budget vs Actual numbers
  2. Weekly review of General Ledger transactions in ERP
  3. Monthly preparation of account schedules
  4. Alignment of Topline to Expenses
  5. Ensure adequate financial record in line with the IFRS and Group Finance Manual
  6. Provide monthly cost update and Management Accounts to the Management Team
  7. Ensure adequate overall tax administration and management of the business.
  8. Ensure adequate safety and record of company assets.

Tax Matters:

  • Ensure Tax reporting compliance; VAT, WHT, PAYE, CIT etc.

Job Requirements

  1. Minimum of B.Sc. in Accounting, Economics, or Finance from a reputable university
  2. Must be a Chartered Accountant (ACCA or ACA) or a prospective member.
  3. Applicant must have a minimum of 5 years working experience in a similar role.
  4. Age Requirement: 28 – 35 years old.

Required Skills / Abilities:

  1. Time Management
  2. Decision Making and Problem Solving
  3. Networks and Alliances
  4. Interpersonal skills
  5. Analytical skills
  6. Attention to details.

Application Deadline
14th September, 2023.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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