Job Recruitment at Updeal Resources

Updeal resources is a professional, recruitment, consultancy and staffing servicing firm in Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:   Job Title: Accounting Services Officer Location: Lagos

Job Descriptions

• Ensuring financial information and records are maintained, safeguarded, stored and managed using available hardware and software (SAGE Evolution), applications, technology and other resources in compliance with firm standards, policies and procedures;
• Ensuring that all reporting deadlines are met;
• Establishing, monitoring and maintaining suitable accounting control procedures;
• Resolving accounting discrepancies and irregularities;
• Preparing budgets and forecasts, variances analysis and related activities;
• Developing and maintaining financial data bases;
• Ensuring accurate recording and analysis of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses;
• Analysing business operations including revenue and expenditure trends, financial commitments and future revenues; and
• Analysing of financial information to recommend or develop efficient use of resources and procedures, provide strategic recommendations and maintain solutions to business and financial problems.
• Carrying out Financial Reporting functions of the Company and Client’s accounting services;
• Carrying out all management accounting functions, including the preparation of management accounts and reports;
• Developing and applying management performance reporting templates and performance measurement reports for the Company and for its Clients;
• Managing Cash flows for the Company and its clients using sage evolution software, Microsoft Office, most especially Ms Excel, Ms PowerPoint, Ms Word and any other suitable software;
• Monitoring and evaluating of the financial performance of the Firm and all its Profit and Cost Centres;
• Providing accounting support services to Units within the Firm and its Clients;
• Compiling and analysing financial data for the preparation of financial statements, management control and accounting reports etc. at agreed intervals;

Educational Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in discharging the above listed duties.
• Bachelor or HND degree in Accounting, Finance, or other Business-related fields;
• Master's degree in Accounting, Finance or other business-related fields is an added advantage;
• Practical knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) and US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”); and
• Professional certificate in Institute of Chartered Accountant of Nigeria (“ICAN”) is required; (Candidate without ICAN professional qualification and certification should not apply).

Essential Skills and other Requirements:

• Willingness to undertake new challenges and step up into supervisory roles, taking leadership where necessary;
• Ability to work in diverse / complex situations and from international work perspective;
• Possession of excellent project management, evaluation and analytical skills, superior decision-making ability, time management, prioritisation and organisational skills;
• To build the Firm’s reputation through quality of work, knowledge and experience; and
• Monitor and uphold high quality of service to clients.
• Self-driven, resilient and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment;
• At least 80% proficient use of SAGE Evolution Software.
• Critical thinking, a thirst for knowledge, confidence and strong business sense;
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal), with command of English;
• Excellent Information Communication Technology (“ICT”) skills including Excel, PowerPoint and Word (Must be at least 80% proficient); and

Location: Lagos

Job Responsibilities

• Reviewing employment and working conditions to ensure compliance;
• Updating job requirements when needed;
• Contacting and verifying applicants’ references;
• Explaining and providing information on employee benefits, programs, and education;
• Answering employee questions and addressing employee concerns with company
• Reviewing procedures for employee safety, welfare, wellness and health; and overseeing employee health and safety procedures;
• Representing the firm in community and recruiting events; and
• Recruiting and interviewing potential applicants on experience, skills, and education; and drawing up plans for future personnel hiring procedures and goals;
• Supporting the development and implementation of HR initiatives and systems;
• Providing counselling on policies and procedures;
• Actively being involved in recruitment by preparing job descriptions, posting job adverts and managing the hiring process;
• Organizing and managing new employee orientation, on-boarding and training programs;
• Assisting in performance management processes;
• Supporting the management of disciplinary and grievance issues;
• Maintaining employee records (attendance, data, paper works etc.) in accordance with the firm’s policy;
• Performing specific administrative tasks as assigned from time to time.

Essential Skills And Educational Requirements

• First degree in Human Resources Management or any other business-related field;
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in all aspect of Human Resources Management;
• Master’s degree in Human Resources Management or other business-related fields is an added advantage;
• Professional certificate in Institute of Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (“CIPM”) is required; (Candidate without CIPM professional qualification and certification should not apply); and
• Demonstration of practical knowledge of Nigerian Labour Law.

Other Requirements:

• Must be a creative problem solver who thrives when presented with a challenge;
• Ability to mentor and lead;
• Ability to present company mission and history clearly and confidently;
• Excellent Information Communication Technology (“ICT”) skills including Excel, PowerPoint and Word (must be at least 80% proficient); and
• Excellent interpersonal relationship building and employee coaching skills;
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently;
• Must be a goal-oriented, organised team player;
• Must possess great professional attitude.

 

Location: Lagos

Job Description

• Use of Taxation and Transaction Advisory tools and software including Microsoft Office, Most especially Ms Excel, Ms PowerPoint, Ms Word and any other suitable software;
• Respond to queries from tax regulatory authorities i.e. Federal Inland Revenue Service (“FIRS”) and respective State Boards of Internal Revenue (“SBIR”);
• Provide compliance and consulting services to corporate and individual clients;
• Identify complex tax issues and provide tax analysis for a variety of entities and their affiliates;
• Research and analyse a wide range of tax issues related to business transactions and tax implications of financing techniques for a variety of entities and their affiliates;
• Process and obtain corporate and personal tax clearance certificates for the firm and its clients, as it may apply;
• Coordinate FIRS and relevant SBIR audits of clients;
• Ensure clients’ compliance with the various tax policies and regulations;
• Conduct research on various tax stay awake issues;
• Manage the Firm's Taxation Advisory Unit which involves drawing up workable programme and timetables, directing other tax advisory members;
• Coordinate and execute all Taxation engagements in both computerized and manual environments;
• Display excellent understanding of Nigeria and International Tax Law;
• Computation of all Taxes (PIT, CIT, VAT PAYE etc.); and
• Ensuring the accuracy, completeness and timeliness of records and procedures;

Essential Skills and Educational Requirements

• Master's Degree in Accounting, Finance or other business-related fields is an added advantage;
• Professional certificate in Institute of Chartered Accountant of Nigeria (“ICAN”) is required; (Candidate without ICAN professional qualification and certification should not apply);
• Demonstration of practical knowledge of IFRS and US GAAP; and
• First Degree in Accounting, Finance or any other business-related field;
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in all aspect of Tax Advisory Services;
• Professional Certification in CITN is an added advantage.

Other Requirements:

• Critical thinking, a thirst for knowledge, confidence and strong business sense;
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal), with command of English;
• The desire to work in a diverse environment and gain exposure to an international working environment;
• Excellent Information Communication Technology (“ICT”) skills including Excel, PowerPoint and Word (must be at least 80% proficient); and
• The ambition to undertake new challenges and step up into supervisory roles, taking leadership where necessary;
• The desire to work in a diverse environment and gain exposure from an international working environment;
• Strong project management techniques including decision-making ability, analytical skills, time management, prioritisation, organisation and evaluative skills;
• Build the reputation of the Firm through the quality of work, knowledge and experience; and
• Self-driven, resilient and able to thrive in a pressurised environment;
• Monitor and uphold high quality of service to clients.

 

 

How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the "Job Title" as the subject of the email. Application How to Apply 31st March, 2020.