Company Accountant

Vacancy for an Accountant in a Media Organization Located in Lagos, Nigeria

Job Code: F31605/J022313


JOB SUMMARY

• Preparation of timely weekly/monthly financial and management accounting reports/information to all stakeholders
• Efficient management of allocated Working Capital
• Management of all taxation matters and company financial audit procedures
• Alignment of organizational plans with budgeting preparation
• Efficient management of all company accounts
• Establishing a good corporate relationship with the existing banks
• Establishing a good corporate relationship with the relevant statutory bodies
• Efficient internal management of staff payroll
• Development of financial strategies to support growth initiatives
• Improvement on all finance processes for efficiency, quality and cost reduction
• Presentation of audited financial statements as at when due.
• Correct/prompt posting of Financial Transactions
• Development of all other accounting personnel in the accounts department.

REPORTING TO: The CEO

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES FOR THE POSITION

• Ability to demonstrate a high level of professional skill and/or knowledge in accounting and keep up-to-date with current developments and trends.

• Ability to use applicable information technology and systems to meet work needs

• Ability to collect data to assess accuracy and integrity; analyze data; ensure compliance with applicable standards, rules, regulations and systems of internal control; interpret and evaluate results, prepare documentation; create financial reports and/or presentations.

• Knowledge of effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions and/or reaching conclusions; take action consistent with available facts, constraints, and anticipated consequences.

• Able to supervise, recruit, select, counsel, discipline, establish performance standards and evaluate performance of all direct reports; administer and ensure compliance with human resources policies and procedures.

• Monitoring and assessment of work, provision of feedback/ technical supervision; develop knowledge, skills, and abilities of direct reports; plan for and support them in career development opportunities.

• Able to communicate information to individuals or groups; deliver presentations suited to the characteristics and needs of the audience.

• Ability to clearly and concisely convey information orally or in writing to individuals or groups to ensure that they understand the information and the message.

• Ability to establish effective working relationships that foster organizational success.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
4- 6 years’ experience as an accountant working in a managerial level.



QUALIFICATION
A degree/HND in accounting or accounting related field from a reputable institution.
Professional membership with a registered accounting institute and masters’ in an accounting related field will be of added advantage.

Please note that each candidate must be able to give an account of how he/she has been able to solve problems encountered on their jobs related to managing critical situations and transforming initiatives into results during the interview session.

Ability to effectively present facts and figures on these challenges shall be the deciding factor for selecting the ideal candidate.



HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates are to send their CVs with a cover letter stating why you are the right person for the job to [email protected] on or before Friday, April 5, 2013. Please quote the job code as the title of the mail. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.