Job For Senior Associate - Accounting Services at SME Champion and co. Nigeria

⏲ Sep 26, 2018, 6:36 PM
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SME Champion & Co. Nigeria, is currently recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below: Job Title: Senior Associate - Accounting Services Location: Nigeria Job Summary

The Senior Associate participates in and leads staff on engagements.
The Senior Associate is afforded the opportunity to undertake more challenging assignments, clients, staff responsibilities relating to Accounting Services.

Major Responsibilities & Duties

Manage accounting assistants and bookkeepers.
Provide input into department’s goal setting process
Assist with tax audits and tax returns
Plan, assign and review staff’s work
Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
Support month-end and year-end close process
Obtain a thorough understanding of generally accepted accounting & auditing standards and common audit procedures and techniques andensure adherence with them.
Supervise, train and mentor associates and interns on accounting processes
Acquire a working knowledge of the client’s business.
Proactively interact with key client’s management to gather information, resolve problems, and makerecommendations for business and process improvements.
Perform other job related duties as necessary.

Requirements & Qualifications The successful candidate will possess the following basic qualifications:

Familiarity with financial accounting statements
Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process
Hands-on experience with accounting software packages, like FreshBooks and QuickBooks
Advanced MS Excel skills including Vlookups and pivot tables
Accuracy and attention to detail
Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills
BS Degree in Accounting, Finance or relevant
Relevant certification (e.g. CIMA, ACCA, ICAN) will be preferred.
Excellent project management, analytical, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
Strong leadership, training, and mentoring skills.
Ability to thrive in a dynamic team environment
Professionalism, dependability, integrity and trustworthiness combined with a cooperative attitude.
Highly motivated self-starter with ability to multitask and complete assignments within time constraints and deadlines.
Dedicated to superior client service.
Strong organizational skill and attention to detail.
Proven experience as a financial controller, accounting supervisor, chief or senior accountant
Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures
In-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Awareness of business trends