JOB: SENIOR ACCOUNTTANT

CreditRegistry is Nigeria’s pioneer private credit bureau company and the leading provider of comprehensive credit reporting and loan origination services to the retail and financial services industry. CreditRegistry is seeking an experienced professional for a challenging but rewarding opportunity.

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POSITION: Senior Accountant
JOB DUTIES: The senior accountant is responsible for applying accounting principles and procedures to analyze financial information, prepare accurate and timely financial reports and statements and ensure appropriate accounting control procedures. He/she will ensure proper coordination of company financial planning, debt financing, management accounts and budget management functions.
SKILL/JOB REQUIREMENTS: Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Knowledge of automated financial and accounting reporting systems. Knowledge of federal and state financial regulations. Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements and projections. Working knowledge of short and long term budgeting and forecasting, rolling budgets, and product-line profitability analysis.
Work requires professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to motivate teams to produce quality materials within tight timeframes and simultaneously manage several projects. Ability to participate in and facilitate group meetings.
Combination of a Masters Degree in Finance or Accounting, five to ten years of experience in senior-level finance or accounting position, and ACA/ACCA.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
General Business
1. Oversee the smooth and efficient running of the Finance Dept.
2. Ensure compliance with statutory authority and audit requirements.
3. Maintain integrity of Accounting system (software), ensuring it remains effective and operational at all times.
4. Ensure all taxation and legislative requirements are complied with at all times.
5. On a monthly basis conduct balance sheet reconciliation for review by Directors.
6. Where inconsistencies to reconciliations emerge take remedial action or refer to relevant personnel as appropriate.
7. Update “chart of accounts” monthly to reflect account management activities.

Finance Administration
1. Ensure the monthly reconciliation of all ledgers and sub-ledgers.
2. Analyze business performance / results, providing feedback to Senior Management.
3. Track and monitor revenue for accuracy, verifying it against sub ledger report on a monthly basis.
4. Ensure that revenue is allocated correctly, taking corrective action where inconsistencies arise.
5. Ensure monthly accruals are adjusted to meet demands of the business.
6. Ensure that debts are monitored and collections are consistent with set company time frames.
7. Establish and monitor the implementation and maintenance of accounting control procedures
8. Resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities


Budgeting / Forecasting & Reporting
1. Co-ordinate and prepare annual budgets, including operating and capital expenditure budgets.
2. Ensure the accurate preparation / reporting of monthly financial results
3. Where required, provide assistance / direction to managers with regards to the preparation of budgets.
4. In conjunction with the Managing Director, ensure that business cash flow adequately supports company work activities and produces optimal results.
5. Ensure approved capital expenditure budgets are adhered to at all times.
6. Ensure any variations to budgets and forecasts are explained in management reports, including any future / potential exposures to the organization.
7. Collate all relevant information to produce end of year statutory accounts for the company.
8. Prepare financial management reports
9. On an annual basis prepare “budget reports” for review by Directors.

Asset Management
1. Ensure all company assets are monitored and accurately accounted for.
2. Ensure the fixed assets register is managed and maintained with strict adherence to “fixed assets register procedure.”
3. Monitor and track equipment register for consentience.
4. On a monthly basis ensure the general ledger is reconciled to the assets register.

People Management
1. Make self available as coach in assisting direct reports to develop in their positions.
2. Ensure that relevant information is communicated to direct reports enabling them to effectively carry out their functions.
3. Delegate tasks to direct reports in line with skill, knowledge and ability and where necessary identify skill gaps and training requirements.
4. As required, become involved in relevant personnel matters including recruitment and counseling.
5. Complete KPI assessment of direct reports within Company specified time frame.

HOW TO APPLY / CLOSING DATE:
Interested candidates should email resume or CV stating the job title in the subject along with a short application letter stating why you should be considered for this position, to [email protected]. Your application must be received by March 5, 2010. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.