Accountant Job at Vodstra Limited

Vodstra Limited - Our client requires the services of a competent professional to drive her financial operations in  the position below:

Job Position: Accountant

Job Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Core Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain timely and accurate financial statements and reports that are appropriate for the users and in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles
  • Develop, implement, and ensure compliance with internal financial and accounting policies and procedures
  • Prepare all supporting information for the annual audit and liaise with the Board's Audit Committee and the external auditors as necessary
  • Document and maintain complete and accurate supporting information for all financial transactions
  • Develop and maintain financial accounting systems for cash management, accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit control, and petty cash
  • Reconcile bank and investment accounts
  • Review monthly results and implement monthly variance reporting
  • Manage the cash flow and prepare cash flow forecasts in accordance with policy
  • Oversee the bookkeeping function including maintenance of the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll
  • Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure that personnel and financial information is secure and stored in compliance with current legislation
  • Manage the acquisition of capital assets and ensure that assets are properly recorded, amortized, and disposed of as appropriate
  • Assist the Executive Director and the Board Treasurer with financial reporting as required at Board meeting and the Annual General Meetings
  • Payroll preparation and administration
  • Oversee all payroll functions to ensure that employees are paid in a timely and accurate manner
  • Negotiate and manage the employee insurance and benefits plans
  • Process and submit statutory and benefits remittances on time
  • Issue annual T4s and T4As

Budget preparation:

  • Establish guidelines for budget and forecast preparation, and prepare the annual budget in consultation with the appropriate persons
  • Assist Project Manager with the preparation of budgets for funding applications

Project management accounting:

  • Maintain financial records for each project in a manner that facilitates management reports
  • Ensure that accurate and timely financial statements are prepared in accordance with contract agreements
  • Provide accurate and timely reporting on the financial activity of individual projects

Risk management:

  • Monitor risk management policies and procedures to ensure that program and organizational risks are minimized
  • Advise the organization's leadership on appropriate insurance coverage for the organization and the Board of Directors
  • Maximize income where possible and appropriate
  • Negotiate with Bank for lines of credit or other financial services as required and appropriate

Candidate Profile

  • A B.Sc / HND in Accounting from a recognized Tertiary Institution
  • Must have at least 10 years post qualification experience in Managing warehouse with 6years in Senior management position
  • Must be a member of a recognized professional body.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications to: info@vodstra.com with the Job Title as the mail subject