AGDC Nigeria: Accountant (Lagos)

After school Graduate Development Center (AGDC) a social enterprise for career development programs is recruiting for an Accountant who would Report to the Executive Director.

Reference Code: AC/AGDC/HR/10/10

Department: Operations

Location: Lagos

Qualification & Skill sets

* B.Sc. or HND in Accounting, Finance and other related discipline
* Minimum of 3 years working experience in (administrative role )People Management/ HR functions
* Professional qualification (ICAN, ACCA, ANAN, etc) is a major advantage
* Experience in managing multiple tasks and projects
* Strong analytical skills
* Good knowledge of MS Office, Advanced Excel and accounting packages (Peachtree, etc.)
* 3 to 4 years experience in any industry (NGO-related experience is a major advantage)

Duties & Responsibilities

* Compile and analyze financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger & trial balance accounts, receivables & payables management, inventory management, fixed assets management, and document business transactions
* Establish, maintain, and coordinate the implementation of accounting and accounting control procedures which should involve the development of world class, computerized accounting systems
* Ensure statutory compliances (Income Tax, PAYE, Companies Act, etc.) and organizational accounting standards, systems and procedures are adhered to by filing required tax returns on behalf of the organization.
* Ensure adequate availability of funds for programs in line with approved budgets and organizational requirements
* Responsible for the preparation of budgets, financial projections, monthly management accounts (i.e. income & expenditure statement, balance sheet and cashflow statement) and final accounts for annual audit.
* Monitoring and evaluating the organization’s performance relative to set targets and the industry in which it operates and making practical suggestions for improvement.
* Internal audit and preparation of Year end financial reports

How to Apply:

Stating the appropriate reference code, interested candidates should send hard copies of their CVs with a cover letter to:

AGDC Employability & Enterprise Devt Ltd/GTE,
7 Maitama Sule Street
Off Awolowo Road
SW Ikoyi, Lagos.

Application Deadline: 4th November 2010

Expected latest date of resumption for these Roles: 1st December 2010.

*Only short-listed candidates will be contacted