Female Accounts Officer Job at Excellium

At Excellium, we are passionate about our people and our work. We offer a unique platform for people who want to bring their skills and experience to solve distinct business challenges. At Excellium, every engagement with our clients requires a fresh perspective. We seek team members with a mixture of skills and experience, that are excellent problem-solvers, analytical, and can adapt into working in multiple project teams. We are looking for passionate, and dedicated people who are looking to join a growing, entrepreneurial organisation.

We are recruiting suitable candidates to fill the position below:

Job Position: Female Accounts Officer

Job Locations: Magodo and Lekki, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Summary

• Excellium is seeking an experienced Female Accounts Officer to join our team.
• This role will be instrumental in overseeing the financial operations of the company, ensuring financial accuracy, and providing strategic financial insights.

Responsibilties

• Manage and meticulously maintain all financial records, including complex accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and fixed asset registers.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of all financial transactions, verifying supporting documentation and necessary approvals.
• Oversee petty cash management, ensuring controls, timely reconciliations, and adherence to company policies.
• Perform reconciliations of bank statements, sub-ledgers to general ledger, and other critical accounts, investigating and resolving discrepancies promptly.
• Preparation of accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements (e.g. Statement of Financial Position, Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income, Statement of Cash Flows).
• Monitor expenditures against budgets, identify significant variances, and provide detailed explanations to management.
• Conduct basic financial analysis to support decision-making, including trend analysis and cost-benefit analysis.
• Implement and maintain strong internal financial controls to safeguard company assets and ensure data integrity.
• Generate and analyze various financial reports for management, providing insightful commentary on variances and financial performance.
• Drive the efficient execution of month-end and year-end closing procedures, ensuring all entries are posted and reconciled.
• Support the annual budgeting process and provide input for financial forecasting.
• Ensure strict adherence to local accounting standards company policies, and relevant Nigerian regulatory requirements (e.g., FIRS, LIRS, CAC, NSITF, PENCOM).
• Prepare and submit accurate tax computations (e.g., Company Income Tax, Value Added Tax, Withholding Tax, Pay As You Earn) and ensure timely remittance to relevant authorities.
• Coordinate and facilitate internal and external audit processes, providing necessary documentation and explanations to auditors.
• Stay updated with changes in Nigerian tax laws and accounting regulations, advising management on potential impacts.
• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes, enhance efficiency, and improve accuracy through automation or procedural changes.
• Develop and update accounting policies and procedures as required.
• Liaise effectively with management, external auditors, tax consultants, and financial institutions.
• Manage vendor and client accounts, resolving complex billing issues and ensuring timely collections for accounts receivable.

Requirements

• Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related course
• Minimum of 3 years of progressive work experience as an Account Officer role in a structured organization.
• Either ATS Certification or ICAN/ACCA Certification started or completed
• Demonstrated experience in preparing full sets of accounts and financial statements.
• Proven experience with tax computations and filings in Nigeria.
• Proficiency in accounting software packages
• Expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Office for financial analysis and reporting.
• Strong grasp of Nigerian tax laws.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities, capable of managing multiple priorities and meeting strict deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly and concisely.
• High level of integrity, discretion, and confidentiality in handling sensitive financial information.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and capable of working independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
• Must be willing to resume immediately.