Job For An Accountant In A Fast Growing Marine Services Company


Pivotage Consulting- Our Client, a fast-growing/reputable company in the Marine Services Industry is currently seeking to grow its team by hiring an experienced Accountant.     Job Title: Accountant Location: Lagos State, Nigeria. Job Type: Full Time Career: Mid/Level Expert Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate routine accounting activities, documentations, proper filing and archiving of accounting documents as well as reports preparation.
  • Advice management on cost management and economic implications of the company’s business activities.
  • Post daily financial transactions.
  • Prepare monthly management accounts and periodic financial statements for the company in a timely manner to meet relevant internal and statutory requirements.
  • Prepare monthly bank reconciliation statements and carry out bank and cash runs as may be directed.
  • Maintain confidentiality of information ensuring that confidential data are accorded the confidentiality they deserve.
  • Provide reliable and pertinent information for organizing and allocating funds.
  • Ensure timely payment of loans, grants and bills.
  • Prepare and monitor the company’s payroll system.
  • Ensure employee are paid on time, he also ensures that suppliers and vendors are paid according to the set time limits.
  • Ensure all the company’s finances are precise and up to date.
  • Ensure all transactions are covered by adequate sanctions and do not have any deviations.
  • Handle all bank and bank related operations.
  • Prepare monthly bank reconciliation and management account.
  • Prepare weekly reports.
  • Any other duties as required by Management.
Accountabilities
  • Identify and maximise cost management opportunities.
  • Meet and exceed Key Performance Indicators with regards to:
  • Cash flow from financial Activity
  • Account reconciliation
  • Cash process
  • Cycle time (days to close/days to report)
Requirements: A suitable candidate must:
  • Possess B.Sc. / HND in accounting or other relevant field.
  • Possess at least 3 years’ experience.
  • Possess ACA/ACCA certification (added advantage)
  • Possess the knowledge of IFRS (added advantage).
  • Have strong analytical skills.
  • Have good organizational ability.
  • Be able to effectively use MS Office - Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
  • Be able to communicate effectively and possess presentation and interpersonal skills.
  • Have good knowledge of any accounting package.
  • Be able to prepare monthly financial accounts (compulsory).
  • Be able to interpret financial statements.
  • Be able to carry out bank reconciliations.
  • Have good knowledge of statutory reporting standards.
  • Have an understanding of the operation & application of the Nigerian tax and Pension laws.
  • Have practical knowledge of international accounting standards and practices
  • Have good report writing skills.
  • Be a good team player with self-confidence.
  • Be a fast learner and have the ability to coach.
      How To Apply Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV's only to: [email protected] Using the role (Accountant) as the subject of your application (Please ensure CVs are in MS Word format only.)     Application Deadline 23rd May, 2018