Recruitment of Accountant (Part-time) at Ekpoma, Edo State

Job Title: Accountant (Part-time)

Location: Ekpoma, Edo State

Deadline: 6th November, 2021

Job Summary

We are looking to hire an Accounts Officer that will analyze everyday financial activities. The candidate must possess analytical skills, and have good knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.

Minimum Qualification: BSC/HND

Experience Level: Mid level

Experience Length: 5 years

Job Description/Requirements

Consolidating and analyzing financial data (budgets, income  statement forecasts etc.) taking into account the company’s goals and  financial standing; 

Prepare, examine, and analyze accounting records, financial  statements, and other financial reports to assess accuracy,  completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards; 

Compute taxes payable and prepare tax returns, ensuring compliance  with payment, reporting and other tax / statutory requirements; 

Analyze business operations, trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations, to project future revenues and expenses or to provide advice; 

Reporting to management regarding the finances of the Company; 

Establish tables of accounts and assign entries to proper accounts; 

Ensure timely bank payments 

Develop, maintain, and analyze budgets, preparing periodic reports that compare budgeted costs to actual costs; 

Liaising with Internal Revenue Service agents/tax authorities; 

Advise management about issues such as resource utilization, tax strategies, and the assumptions underlying budget forecasts; 

Liaising with internal and external auditors; 

Provide creative alternatives and recommendations to reduce costs and improve financial performance; 

Assemble and summarize data to structure reports on financial status and risks; 

Identify trends, advise the company and recommend actions to a senior financial analyst based on sound analysis; 

Track and determine financial status by analyzing actual results in comparison with forecasts; 

Reconcile transactions by comparing and correcting data; 

Handle monthly, quarterly and annual closings 

To prepare accurate and timely reports for the CEO, CFO and the Executive Team, on key performance and productivity trends. 

Ensure compliance with financial policies and regulation

Job Requirement:

BSc. in Accounting, Finance or  any other relevant degree

Masters in Business Administration  or any other Social Science related course;

Member of a relevant professional body.

Must have excellent accounting  and financial management track record;

Must have experience at a middle  management level including in reporting across diverse service delivery environments;

Has adequate experience in people management, stakeholder engagement and financial management.

Must have at least 4 years experience as an Accountant

Must possess adequate experience in the use of Sage and Quickbooks accounting software

Must demonstrate effectiveness in  achieving organisational objectives in relation to practice, safety, quality, and risk management in an agribusiness environment;

Knowledge 

Must have a clear understanding of the professional, ethical, legal and industrial responsibilities relevant to the position.

Excellent knowledge of accounting  regulations and procedures, including the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) 

Must have an understanding of the relevant laws and regulations.

Must possess highly developed communication skills, both written and verbal, including the ability to prepare high-level reports to Executives;

Must possess good analytical skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills and a good team player, self-starter able to use initiative. 

Proficient in MS Office (esp. Excel & PowerPoint)

Resilient to cope with conflicting  demands, able to prioritize duties and  work effectively under pressure while remaining calm and professional at all times

Ability to work well under pressure  and meet deadlines efficiently and a strong attention to detail

Salary: N40,000

Qualified candidates should send their CV's to tendegreesglobal@gmail.com