Vacancy for the role of an accountant

VACANCY FOR THE ROLE OF AN ACCOUNTANT
Our client is a large-format printing organization based in Lagos with equipment and facilities that cannot be rivaled in sub-Saharan Africa. As a result of growth and expansion, the position of an Accountant has become vacant.

JOB SUMMARY:
Employee in this job Provides financial information to management by researching and analyzing accounting data; preparing reports.

Process and reconcile a wide variety of accounting documents such as invoices, departmental billings, employee reimbursements, bank reconciliation, cash receipts, vendor statements, and journal vouchers; review and code financial information; prepare and process documents to disburse funds, make deposits and prepare reports; compile and review information for accuracy; and maintain records.
Work is performed by applying knowledge of accounting terminology and using Spreadsheets and/or automated accounting systems.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION:

· Prepares asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information.
· Documents financial transactions by entering account information.
· Recommends financial actions by analyzing accounting options.
· Summarizes current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports.
· Substantiates financial transactions by auditing documents.
· Maintains accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures.
· Guides accounting clerical staff by coordinating activities and answering questions.
· Reconciles financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.
· Secures financial information by completing data base backups.
· Maintains financial security by following internal controls.
· Prepares payments by verifying documentation, and requesting disbursements.
· Answers accounting procedure questions by researching and interpreting accounting policy and regulations.
· Complies with federal, state, and local financial legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions.
· Prepares special financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.
· Maintains customer confidence and protects operations by keeping financial information confidential.
· Maintains professional and technical knowledge.
· Accomplish the result by performing the duty
· Any other duty of similar deliverable that may be assigned from time to time

DESIRED SKILLS:
Organizational skills with attention to detail
Corporate Finance, confidentiality
Reporting skills, deadline-oriented, time management
Reasoning ability, mathematical ability, and logical thinking skills
Data entry management, Problem solving skills
Proficient with MS Office (word, excel, Power point) a MUST and accounting software usage.
Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
The Candidate preferably a Female MUST be a Chartered Accountant, a graduate with back ground in Accounting and MUST be familiar with accounting modelling tools.
Must have 3 – 4 years work experience with core accounting duties.
ONLY QUALIFIED APPLICANTS SHOULD PLEASE SEND THEIR CVs to ‘mgtpositions@stresert.com’ using ‘ACC PRINT’ as subject of mail.