Our client is a national diversified general contractor and one of Nigeria's largest private construction groups. They are now seeking to recruit an amazing 'Accounting Manager' at their premises in Lagos, Nigeria.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
• Oversees Accounting department.
• Oversees the system of internal controls over accounting functions to minimize risk.
Duties/Responsibilities:
• Maintain, analyze and reconcile general ledger accounts as necessary.
• Prepare and/or review appropriate ledger entries .
• Ensure all accounting entries are being posted to the appropriate GL account .
• Reconcile sub-ledger ( AR , AP, FA, Inventory) to general ledger account balances
• Maintain and reconcile fixed assets schedules and run monthly depreciation.
• Routinely audits workflow to assure all accounting transactions are appropriately authorized.
• Reconciling payroll accounts and overseeing the processing of state and federal payroll taxes.
• Maintains the Petty Cash float at HO .
• Ensure that all necessary documents are requested, collected, and compiled.
• Maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures.
• Monitor accountants, and bookkeepers.
• Assist the Group Financial Controller in the monthly and year end closing process.
• Work with the Group Financial Controller to ensure correct and timely reporting at year end and provide required statements and information for the annual audit.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Report directly to the Group Financial Controller.
Requirements:
• Bachelors degree in accounting.
• Five years or more of accounting experience required.
• Consistent, accurate and pays strict attention to detail
• Excellent supervisory skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
• Strong aptitude for numbers, spreadsheets, and financial reports