Accountant Job at BlueSlip Limited Nigeria

BlueSlip invest / partner and grow international business in the African market with a focus on west Africa. BlueSlip is also a management consultancy firm, helping SME expand their operations and business. We provide varied management consultancy services for organisations.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Accountant
Job Location:
 Lagos
Job Type: Full Time

Job Brief


  • Processing bank deposits and reconciling financial statements
  • Preparing budget, financial forecasts and Management Accounts
  • Managing all accounting operations based on accounting principles
  • Managing obligations to suppliers, students, Clients and third-party vendors
  • Computing taxes and prepares tax returns, balance sheet, profit/loss statement etc. 

Requirements

  • Proven experience as an Accountant.
  • Proven track record of successfully meeting sales quotas preferably over the phone.
  • Working knowledge of relevant computer programs (e.g. CRM software) and telephone systems.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.
  • Proficient in English.
  • Skilled in negotiation and dealing with complaints.
  • Persistent and results-oriented.
  • Patient and able to handle customer rejection.
    Must have a BSC degree in Accounting or Economics with relevant work experience.

Responsibilities
The Accountant Responsibilities include:

  • Identify and address discrepancies
  • Publish financial statements in time
  • Develop periodic reports for management
  • Conduct month-end and year-end close process
  • Collect, analyse and summarize account information
  • Update internal accounting databases and spreadsheets
  • Report on the status of accounts payable and receivable
  • Contact clients and send reminders to ensure timely payments
  • Submit tax forms, filling various taxes like PAYE, VAT, WHT, etc.
  • Keep up with financial policies, regulation and legislation.
  • Manage all accounting operations based on accounting principles.
  • Audit financial transactions and document accounting control procedures.
  • Keep information confidential and secure them with random database backups.
  • Compute taxes and prepare tax returns, balance sheet, profit/loss statement etc.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should kindly send their CV to: Agosvacancy@gmail.com using ''Accountant'' as the subject of the mail.