Accounting Associate at Swift Consulting

Swift Consulting – Our client is recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Accounting Associate

Location: Lagos

Job Description

Plan, Implement and manage the financial activities of assigned clients
Prepare and advise clients with monthly financial statement and management report
Ensure timely submission of monthly VAT and PAYE reports to tax consultants
Ensure that annual audit requirements are met
Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
Reconcile account balances and bank statements.
Thorough follow up with clients to ensure financial actions advised are adhered to
Budget preparation and control
Budget variance analysis
Inventory monitoring and report

Key Requirements

Professionalism
Excellent use of MS Office Suite
Knowledge of Financial Systems / Programs
Customer service skills
Communication skills
Numeric skills
Business ethics
Ability to plan, manage and follow through on assignments and communicate at all levels of the leadership within the organization – in a timely professional manner
Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information in a sensitive and tactful manner.
Deadline oriented
Being proactive.

Desired candidate should possess:

Excellent knowledge of accounting regulations and procedures, including the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
Hands-on experience with accounting software
Advanced MS Excel skills
Proven experience (1-2 years) as an accountant
Female not more than 26 years ( client’s strict specification)
Should have or have started processing relevant certifications ( Chartered Accountant or Chartered Management Accountant).

Application Closing Date
15th March, 2019.