Vacancy at A Leading Construction Company in Abuja for Accountant

Toteam Construction Limited - A leading Construction Company located at the heart of Abuja town is looking to recruit a focused, energetic, results-driven, committed and experienced individual, to fill the position of Accountant.

Job Title: Accountant

Job Location: Abuja

Job Summary

• To Lead the Accounts unit, ensuring an effective utilization of its capacity toward the achievement of the organization’s aims, vision and mission.
• To ensure effective strategic and operational financial planning, management, monitoring and reporting to enhance the decision making process of Senior Management
• To ensure ongoing viability and secure the organization’s financial future in line with the organization’s plan, mission and values.
• To ensure effective control of all company financial, accounting and information processing systems, whilst developing and maintaining proper procedures and reporting systems to ensure compliance with statutory and company regulations.

Summary of Job Description

• The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.
• Document all financial transactions.
• Reconcile and maintain balance sheet accounts and draw up monthly financial reports
• Administer accounts receivable and accounts payable
• Prepare tax computations and returns
• Implement and maintain internal financial controls and procedures
• Ensure the integrity of the Company’s ledgers and associated systems.
• Produce monthly management accounts forecasts and information monitoring the various aspects of the Company’s performance within the specified timescales.
• Produce statutory accounts.
• Provide statutory returns for tax, VAT and other government departments.
• Maintain a fixed asset register.
• Assist in the production and development of the Company’s Business Plan and budgets.
• Identify training needs within the department and make suitable recommendations for action.
• Seek improvements in the Company’s information systems (manual and electronic).
• Identify and evaluate areas for improvement of profit with particular regard to cost reductions and methodology.

Minimum Requirements

• First degree in a numerate discipline plus any Professional Accounting Qualification – ACA,CIMA, CPA, ACCA
• Minimum of five (5) years relevant experience in core accounting function from a leading or well-structured Construction firm. (very important)
• Relevant finance experience should include planning, forecasting and enterprise financial systems with emphasis on financial reporting, budgeting and profit and loss analysis.
• Good and holistic understanding of the business operations, inter-relationships and dependencies.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Excellent communication and networking skills.
• Good presentation and negotiation skills.
• Excellent problem analysis and solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficient in the use of office productivity tools.

APPLY HERE

Closing Date: 28th March, 2014