Senior Accountant - Lagos Mainland

Job brief

We are looking for an experienced senior accountant to ensure the integrity of accounting information by researching account issues for compliance and by establishing quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting.
Responsibilities

Verify, allocate, post and reconcile transactions
Produce error-free accounting reports and present their results
Analyse financial information and summarise financial status
Provide technical support and advice on management
Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures
Participate in financial standards setting and in forecast process
Provide input into department’s goal setting process
Prepare financial statements and produce budget according to schedule
Direct internal and external audits to ensure compliance
Plan, assign and review staff’s work
Support month-end and year-end close process
Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls

Requirements

Proven senior accounting experience
Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures and principles
Awareness of business trends
Experience with creating financial statements
Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year end close process
Excellent accounting software user and administration skills
Accuracy and attention to detail
Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills
BS degree in Accounting, Finance or relevant

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Responsibilities

Verify, allocate, post and reconcile transactions
Produce error-free accounting reports and present their results
Analyse financial information and summarise financial status
Provide technical support and advice on management
Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures
Participate in financial standards setting and in forecast process
Provide input into department’s goal setting process
Prepare financial statements and produce budget according to schedule
Direct internal and external audits to ensure compliance
Plan, assign and review staff’s work
Support month-end and year-end close process
Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls

QUALIFICATIONS

Applicant must possess a minimum of Diploma/Degree Certificate from any related field of profession. Professional Certification will be an added advantage.


HOW TO APPLY

Interested applicants should contact the employer with their details contact which must include name,phone number,qualification,year of graduation through the following number 0706 5448 978 or send cover letter/cv to the company email on career.sonkayconsult @outlook.com .


NOTE: This opening is for Lagos resident only.