Accountant Job at Value Seeds Limited

Value Seeds Limited was incorporated in 2009 and started business same year.  We are in the business of research, multiplication and distribution of field crops; importation and distribution of assorted vegetable seeds. We are licensed by National Agricultural Seeds Council.  We are a member of SEEDAN (Seeds Entrepreneurs Association of Nigeria) and one of the 8-member Ad hoc Committee set up to run the affairs of seed industry in Nigeria today.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Accountant
Job Location: Kaduna

Responsibilities
Some of the responsibilities include:

• Preparing asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analysing accounting information.
• Documenting financial transactions by entering account information.
• Recommending financial actions by analysing accounting options.
• Summarising current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports.
• Substantiating financial transactions by auditing documents.
• Maintaining accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures.
• Guiding accounting clerical staff by coordinating activities and answering questions.
• Reconciling financial discrepancies by collecting and analysing account information.
• Securing financial information by completing data base backups.
• Maintaining financial security by following internal controls.
• Preparing payments by verifying documentation, and requesting disbursements.
• Answering accounting procedure questions by researching and interpreting accounting policy and regulations.
• Complying with federal, state, and local financial legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions.
• Preparing special financial reports by collecting, analysing, and summarizing account information and trends.
• Maintaining customer confidence and protecting operations by keeping financial information confidential.
• Contributing to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Qualification
The candidate:

• Must have a B.Sc. or HND in Accounting, Finance or related fields. Having a Masters Degree will be an added advantage
• Must be a Chartered Accountant
• Working experience must not be less than 5 years in an Accounting or cognate field
• Must be experienced in the use of SAGE50 or related accounting software

Required Competencies:

• Good Communication Skill
• Professionalism
• Accuracy
• Organisation
• Ability to drive
• Good and Timely Reporting
• Attention to Details
• Deadline-Oriented
• Confidentiality
• Time Management
• Team spirit.