Job Title: Accountant
Job Location: Ikoyi
Industry: Culinary
Salary: N130-150k gross

JOB SUMMARY
The Accountant is responsible for running the accounting and financial activities of the business.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIILITIES

• Maintain accurate Company’s Account Details.
• Preparation and presentation of Monthly Income Statements, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Statements.
• Monthly bank account reconciliation
• Creating and processing invoices
• Cross-checking invoices with payments and expenses to ensure accuracy
• Knowledge of Financial data analysis and Tax Management
• Ensuring that Companies’ Income Taxes and VAT are paid on time
• Manage financial control, prepare and analyze budgets, develop financial reports and forecast, and make recommendations to the business on budget expenditures
• Developing and maintaining financial models to support long-range planning needs of the business.
• Keeping informed about current legislation relating to finance and accounting.
• Maintain digital and physical financial records
• Record and report any anomalies, unexplained transactions to the branch head.
• Preparation and Auditing of audit files including statutory accounts in accordance with legal requirements.
• Assisting with the preparation of year-end accounts and statutory accounts
• Responding to financial inquiries by gathering and interpreting data
• Complete special projects as needed and other duties assigned

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Graduate of Accounting or relevant field.
• Applicants should have 2 years of cognate working experience.
• Certification from any of the relevant professional bodies is an advantage.
• Proven working experience with demonstrable skills and success in achieving targets.
• Book keeping Skills
• Taxation Management
• Auditing Skills

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• Presentable and smart.
• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills at all levels and demonstrate a high level of initiative.
• Adept computer skills and proficiency using programs like ERP and Microsoft Excel
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact regularly with clients regarding sensitive topics like billing and payments
• Excellent organization skills for maintaining clear, accurate and meticulous financial records for a company
• Attention to detail for ensuring the accuracy of a company’s records and invoices
• Time-management skills
• Detail oriented and able to take ownership of assigned tasks.
• Integrity and Trustworthiness