Senior Accountant/Manager, Finance Job at Sunray Ventures, 19th November, 2018

Sunray Ventures is an African venture builder, addressing Africa’s core opportunities and challenges, by building and growing high-impact companies that are leaders in their respective fields. Sunray Ventures currently works in three different verticals. We are currently recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:     Job Title: Senior Accountant/Manager, Finance Location: Lagos Description

• We are looking for a Senior Accountant/Manager, Finance to support our businesses in renewable energy, recycling, consumer goods distribution and oil & gas services.

• Conduct all accounting operations including Billing, Cost Accounting, Inventory Accounting and Revenue Recognition for the Group's companies.
• Participate in the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts and report variances.
• Prepare and publish timely monthly financial statements for the group's companies.
• Manage month-end and year-end close process.
• Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting
• Manage and comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings.

• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications in particular MS Excel at an advanced standard
• Experience with Quick Books and or Xero accounting software is an advantage
• Fluency in English is required.
• Qualification as a Chartered Accountant
• 3-7 years experience working as an accountant

• You have strong interpersonal communication and negotiation skills, including the ability to interact effectively with people of diverse cultures.
• You are willing to learn and constantly strive to improve your performance.
• You are discrete and protect confidential information.
• You have strong analytical and numerical skills, allowing you to think through and solve financial and accounting problems.
• When experiencing a challenging task, you are able to motivate yourself and are willing to work flexible hours if necessary
• You are pleasant, tactful and approachable throughout the workday.
• You have excellent time management and organizational skills, which allow you to perform in a high-pressure environment.

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Highly dynamic and ambitious international team
• Opportunity for fast track personal growth.