Accountant Job at Taafoo.com, 1st August 2013

Taafoo.com is an online retail service that enables individuals to shop through our platform and for merchants to reach those individuals who visit our site. We originally began operations in 2009 as a messaging platform for connecting individuals with celebrities, and have evolved quickly to meet the needs of the Nigerian internet user.
We are looking for a suitably qualified individual to fill this position.

Job Title: Accountant

Location: Lagos

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related discipline.
• Candidate must have minimum of three (3) yrs cognate experience.
• A recognized accounting certification (ICAN, ACCA etc) is an advantage.
• Proficient with the use core accounting applications.
• Excellent Verbal & Written Communication
• Speed and accuracy with attention to details.
• Ability to meet deadlines.

• Prepare profit and loss statements and monthly closing and cost accounting reports.
• Compile and analyze financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts and document business transactions.
• Manage the production of Annual and Quarterly reports and Accounts and the associated supporting evidence and reconciliation.
• Ensure that all transactions comply with appropriate VAT regulations and efficiently manages the company’s tax processes.
• Ensure that key financial processes are properly documented and updated and reviewed regularly with a view to achieving improvements and efficiencies.
• Other duties as may be assigned by the Executive Management.
• Prepare, analyze and review annual budgets and financial statements.
• Monitor and review accounting and related system reports for accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare and review budget, revenue, expense, payroll entries, invoices and other accounting documents.
• Analyze revenue and expenditure trends and recommend appropriate budget levels and ensure expenditure control.
• Interact with internal and external auditors in completing audits.