Accountant

Adexen Recruitment Agency - Our client is a major player in the Manufacturing industry with specialisation in Pharmaceutical products.

They are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Accountant
Job Reference: 1523
Job Location: Lagos, Nigeria.
Industry: FMCG
Function: Financial

Job Description

• Provides timely and accurate financial information to the management by researching, analyzing accounting data and preparing reports.

Responsibilities

• Prepares asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information.
• Documents financial transactions by entering account information.
• Recommend financial actions by analyzing accounting options.
• Summarize current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports.
• Substantiate financial transactions by auditing documents.
• Maintain accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures.
• Guide accounting clerical staff by coordinating activities and answering questions.
• Reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.
• Secure financial information by completing data base backups.
• Maintain financial security by following internal controls.
• Prepare payments by verifying documentation, and requesting disbursements.
• Research and interpret accounting policies and regulations.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local financial legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions.
• Prepares special financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.
• Maintain customer confidence and protects operations by keeping financial information confidential.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.

Expectations

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or relevant discipline.
• Certifications from ICAN or ACCA.
• Minimum of 5 years’ accounting experience in FMCG or Pharmaceuticals.
• Experience in accounting process enhancement and cost control.
• Working knowledge of Sage Evolution or other accounting system an advantage.
• Conversant with Nigerian Taxation system.
• Proven ability to work with department Managers in terms of budgets, financial controls etc.
• Computer literate including Microsoft excel, Microsoft word etc.