JOB DESCRIPTION<\/strong><\/p>\nThe ideal candidate will be responsible for:<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0 To control and manage the day-to-day accounts transactions<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0 To prepare monthly Management Accounts and annual Financial Returns<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0 To interface with Company\u2019s Management, Site Managements and Nigeria Authorities<\/p>\n
He will report to the Finance Manager.<\/p>\n
The position is based in Lagos.<\/p>\n
RESPONSIBILITIES<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0 Control the correct coding of accounts vouchers, their posting and filing.<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0 Control timely payment of creditor\u2019s invoices.<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0 Control the bank movements and their reconciliation with bank statements.<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0 Control the cash movements (Head Office & sites) and conduct surprise cash counts.<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0 Look after the Companies interests regarding Nigerian authorities and external auditors.<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0 Reconcile accounts with debtors, creditors and Group companies.<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0 Produce monthly Management Accounts and clarify same with sites.<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0 Assist external auditors in their task of auditing the Company<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0 Supervise regular stock checks<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0 Produce annual financial reports.<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0 Ensure compliance with Company\u2019s accounts and administration procedures.<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0 Monitor changes in legislation and publications regarding accountancy and financial matters.<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0 Assist in the preparation of standardized accounting procedures in the Company.<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0 Liaise with other Company\u2019s departments to ensure smooth interaction with Accounts Department.<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0 Deputize for the Finance & Administration Manager when he is not available.<\/p>\n
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0 Minimum qualifications include an advanced certificate in accountancy recognized in Nigeria, preferably \u201cChartered Accountant\u201d \u2013 ICAN \/ ACCA<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0 Good Health status. Demonstrate the energy level, authority, professionalism and honesty required of a fully committed and effective Chief Accountant in Nigeria.<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0 Interested in long-term employment<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0 A previous experience with in large FMCG Group is required<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0 Strong accounting ability must be proven including profound knowledge of Nigerian tax laws, foreign exchange regulations and labour laws<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0 Must be experienced in preparation of monthly management accounts and annual financial reports including the handling of internal and external audits.<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0 Must demonstrate an ability to communicate at all levels and show leadership skills.<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0 Microsoft Office<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0 Must be able to communicate effectively with clients, creditors and Nigerian authorities.<\/p>\n
WHAT IS ON OFFER<\/p>\n
Attractive package<\/p>\n
Please send us your salary expectations & english resume in Word format at:\u00a0ADEXEN-425753@talentprofiler.com<\/strong><\/p>\nClick here to apply online<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Adexen is hiring for a client \u2013 a leading company in FMCG sector, is looking for a\u00a0Senior Accountant for its Nigerian office. JOB DESCRIPTION The ideal candidate will be responsible…..<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_is_tweetstorm":false,"jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":false,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false}}},"categories":[3],"tags":[193],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"yoast_head":"\n
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