Job reference n°: NGA0342
Sector: Logistic & Transport - Nigeria - Western Africa
Function: Accounting & finance
Our client
An Airfreight & Sea freight Company is looking for a Chief Accountant to support its operations in Nigeria.

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Job description
The ideal candidate will be responsible for:
To control and manage the day-to-day accounts transactions
To prepare monthly Management Accounts
To supervise the Accounts clerks and cashiers
He will report to the Finance Manager.
The position is based in Lagos.

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Responsibilities
Control the treasury, the bank movements and their reconciliation with bank statements.
Control the correct coding of accounts vouchers, their posting and filing.
Control timely payment of creditor’s invoices.
Control the cash movements
Receivables: maintains individual ledgers, allocates payments to invoices, send dunning letters, maintains WHT recoverable ledger
Taxes: prepares monthly VAT returns, WHT remittance
Payroll: monthly payments, follow up of loans / advances / leave allowances / pension funds
Monthly closing: prepares P/L and B/S
Look after the Companies interests regarding Nigerian authorities and external auditors.
Reconcile accounts with debtors, creditors and Group companies.
Produce monthly Management Accounts
Monitor changes in legislation and publications regarding accountancy and financial matters.
Assist in the preparation of standardized accounting procedures in the Company.
Deputise for the Finance & Administration Manager when he is not available.

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Qualifications et experience
An advanced certificate in accountancy recognized in Nigeria, preferably “Chartered Accountant” with working experience in the logistics sector.
Good Health status. Demonstrate the energy level, authority, professionalism and honesty required of a fully committed and effective Chief Accountant in Nigeria.
Min 5-10 years experience in a similar position
Interested in long-term employment.
Stable and progressive career – no job hoppers.
Must possess demonstrable and measurable success in a similar management role in a large or medium sized logistics company within Nigeria.
Strong accounting ability must be proven including profound knowledge of Nigerian tax laws, foreign exchange regulations and labour laws (logistics sector).
Must be able to communicate effectively with clients, creditors and Nigerian authorities.

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What is on offer
Attractive package

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If your experience, personal characteristics and qualifications meet the position specifications and your personal objectives are to seek such a challenge, then we would like to hear from you with details of your current earnings, up to date CV and explanation as to why your achievements to date fit you for consideration.

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