Financial Accountant at MultiChoice Group

MultiChoice Group is a leading entertainment company and we’re home to some of the most recognised brands on the continent. Our entertainment platforms – DStv, GOtv, Showmax and DStv Now – are a hub for more than 19 million people across 50 co

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Financial Accountant

Location: Lagos

About the Job

The ideal candidate is responsible for managing payments of all creditors in the most efficient and cost effective manner.

Responsibilities
Planning & Budgeting:

Complete and accurate intercompany transactions recording to agree with signed confirmations in a timely manner
Provide accurate and complete PPE balance. Accurate Fixed asset depreciation posting run
Prepayments are duly added and accurately amortized monthly
Liaise with client on account receivables or payables reconciliation
Ensuring AP- Monthly Accruals GL balance is accurately reconciled at every reporting period
Ensure that all journals posted on GP are signed off and approved by FM
Detailed analysis of each customers AR statement to highlight incidences of Over/under billing’s
GP customer balance recon with Landmark with detailed explanation of reasons for differences
Expenses are reported in the period which they relate
Maintenance of robust petty cash register and ensure adequate float
Monitoring of cash advance retirements/expensing
Ensuring Accounts payable GL is NIL or balance is accurately reconciled at every reporting period

Forecasting & Modelling:

Develop and maintain effective financial models.
Providing advice and objective financial analysis, enabling decision makers to take timely and informed business decisions.
Undertake appropriate financial analysis and evaluation of capital projects.
Ensure that financial forecasts are timely and relevant to the recipients.

Reporting:

Assistance in completion of reporting packs, budget and forecast
Detailed and timely submission of monthly TB with commentary
Accurate reporting of revenue and billing report
Analytics, reporting and decision making
Monthly AR aging analysis report
Prepare monthly journals, ensure journals are captured accurately and properly documented

Qualifications