Chartered Accountant Job at Edgewood Consulting Limited

Edgewood Consulting Limited - Our client, a large Agro Allied company that also has subsidiaries, is recruiting suitable candidates to fill the position below:

Job Position: Chartered Accountant - Agro Allied (Oil Palms)

Job Location: Okitipupa, Ondo
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• We are seeking to hire a trustworthy, proactive and diligent candidate in the capacity of an Accountant who will ensure the provision of high-quality financial accounting service that supports efficient management of the company.

Job Responsibilities

• Prepare asset, liability and capital account entries by compiling and analysing account information
• Document financial transactions by entering account information
• Recommend financial actions by analysing accounting options
• Reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and analysing account information
• Secure financial information by completing database backups
• Verify, allocate, post and reconcile transactions
• Produce error-free accounting reports and present their results
• 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
• Analyse financial information and summarise the financial status
• Provide technical support and advice on management
• Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
• Communicate effectively with clients and Build relationship with Organisation’s Banks
• Contribute to a strong client relationship through positive interactions with client personnel
• Communicate with Manager and/or Director on work status and client issues that arise
• Participate in financial standards setting and in the forecast process
• Prepare invoices, financial statements and produce budget according to schedule
• Direct internal and external audits to ensure compliance
• Support month-end and year-end close process
• Computing taxes.
• Keeping informed about current legislation relating to finance and accounting.

Job Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field.
• 3 - 5 years of experience in a similar role
• Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures and principles
• ACA or ACCA certified is a requirement
• Strong analytical, communication, and computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite).
• Proven work experience as a Financial Accountant
• Proficient in MS Excel and accounting software
• In-depth understanding of business bookkeeping procedures
• Solid knowledge of accounting regulations and practices in Nigeria.
• Attention to detail
• Confidentiality
• Honesty
• Budget preparation and monitoring for the entire company and by the department.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resumes to: edgewoodconsultingofficial@gmail.com using the Job Position as the subject of the email.