Jobs for Accountants in a Flooring Company in Lagos

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Lohi Consulting - Our client, a Flooring company in Lagos seeks a qualified candidate that has excellent knowledge of standard accounting procedures and practices, to fill the position below: Job Title: Accountant Location: Lagos Job Description

We need those with good attitude, accuracy and timeliness in the preparation of financial records.
While experience is a important, All applicants must be willing to adhere to financial policies and internal control procedures

Responsibilities The responsibilities of the Account include but not limited to the following:

Determine and prepare yearly financial budget based on company’s strategy
Develop and maintain processes for achieving yearly financial budget, cost control and reduction
Develop and implement financial policies and internal control procedures
Ensure timely remittances of statutory payments including VAT, income tax, PAYE, withholding tax, pension, NSITF etc.
Forecast cash flow position and available funds for investment
Prepare financial reports including cash flows, profit or loss account, balance sheet etc
Maintain and update client’s records and ensure daily checks on company’s accounts
Conduct periodic audit of inventory when necessary
Seek approval for the release of funds for the maintenance and repairs of company’s assets and equipments
Assist external auditors in carrying out annual financial audit of the company and ensure accounting processes and procedures complies with statutory requirements
Raise vouchers/ expense booklet to monitor and control expenses
Maintain petty cash book
Ensure adequate maintenance of financial statements and accounting records
Actively partner with other departments to build scaleable processes and drive best practices
Ensures a periodic review of company’s accounts and budgets
Carry out other assignment as may be delegated by the Managing Director/CEO

Qualifications/Experience

First Degree/HND in Accounting and membership with ICAN/ACCA is a requirement
Minimum of five years’ work experience in a related position

Skills/Attributes:

Knowledge of standard accounting procedures and practices
Financial reporting and management effectiveness in managing budgets and financial forecasting
High level of professionalism and good work ethics
Analytical and problem solving skills
KPIs
Level of adherence to financial policies and internal control procedures
Number of penalties for non compliance with statutory requirements
Confidentiality of financial records and information
High level integrity
Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and financial information
Attention to details.
Actual cost of running business versus budget