Company Accountant at Proten

• Location: keja, Lagos, Nigeria
• Job Type: Full-time

Job Description

 Prepare monthly management accounts, annual financial accounts and liaise with external auditors
 Prepare budgets, cash-flow projections and monitor actual expenditures against same
 Ensure accurate invoices are issued to clients in a timely manner
 Carry out periodic bank reconciliations
 Follow up with clients on receivables and related receipts
 Process monthly staff payroll and pension remittances
 Perform treasury function including management of cash float, accounts receivables and payables
 Ensure timely renewal of Operating Licenses and Insurance policies
 Ensure the preparation, remittance, and timely filing of all local, state, and
federal taxes and returns as well as cultivate relationship with tax authorities to obtain various tax certificates
 Liaise with service providers on a timely manner on accounting, regulatory, statutory, and other matters
 Provide financial input for contract bids
 Supervise account personnel and storekeeper
 Ensure the application of appropriate internal controls and financial procedures within the department.
 Manage the company assets register
 Manage relationships with bankers, regulators, tax officials, consultants and other relevant stakeholders
 Handle other assignments as required by Management

Qualifications

• A minimum of a 2:2 bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or any other related discipline.
• ACCA/ACA is required.
• At least 5 years’ post qualification experience in management, financial accounting and treasury management.
• Strong financial and accounting background.
• Experience working with external auditors, internal controls, and compliance-related issues.
• A team player and goal oriented individual.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional organization and time-management skills.