Accountant at Gate & Carter

Gate & Carter - Buying or investing in Real Estate is one of the biggest decisions you'll ever make. But you also know how complex the Nigerian Real Estate industry can be, no thanks to the high level of risks and loose ends involved. So you wonder if you can own a piece of land, smart home in Nigeria or grow your investment portfolio without going through unreliable third-party agents and strenuous paperwork. That’s where we come in.

At Gate & Carter, we’re not just specialists when it comes to Premium Quality Real Estate and investment properties… We also exist to bridge the gap between Real Estate and peace of mind for you -- whether you want to find your dream home or boost your investment portfolio. How? It’s simple. We take our time to get to the core of your Real Estate needs, dreams and desires, and -- in turn-- deliver results that fit in perfectly.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Accountant

Job Code: 4170
Location: Lekki, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

Publish financial statements in time
Handle monthly, quarterly and annual closings
Reconcile accounts payable and receivable
Monitor and report on accounting discrepancies
Compute taxes and prepare tax returns
Manage balance sheets and profit/loss statements
Report on the company’s financial health and liquidity
Audit financial transactions and documents
Reinforce financial data confidentiality and conduct database backups when necessary
Comply with financial policies and regulations.
Ensure timely bank payments
Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual statements (balance sheets and income statements)
Forecast costs and revenues
Manage tax payments
Organize internal audits
Prepare budgets (for the entire company and by department)

Requirements and Skills

B.Sc in Accounting, Finance or relevant Degree
Work experience as an Accountant
Excellent knowledge of accounting regulations and procedures, including the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Strong attention to detail and good analytical skills
Additional certification (ICAN, ACCA) is essential
Solid knowledge of accounting and tax regulations
Excellent math skills with an attention to detail
Time-management abilities
Confidentiality.
Hands-on experience with accounting software like FreshBooks, Sage, QuickBooks etc
Advanced MS Excel skills including V-lookups and pivot tables
Experience with general ledger functions