Accountant at Vodstra Limited

Vodstra Limited – Our client requires the services of a competent professional to drive her financial operations in  the position below:

Job Title: Accountant

Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Core Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain timely and accurate financial statements and reports that are appropriate for the users and in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles
• Develop, implement, and ensure compliance with internal financial and accounting policies and procedures
• Prepare all supporting information for the annual audit and liaise with the Board’s Audit Committee and the external auditors as necessary
• Document and maintain complete and accurate supporting information for all financial transactions
• Develop and maintain financial accounting systems for cash management, accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit control, and petty cash
• Reconcile bank and investment accounts
• Review monthly results and implement monthly variance reporting
• Manage the cash flow and prepare cash flow forecasts in accordance with policy
• Oversee the bookkeeping function including maintenance of the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll
• Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure that personnel and financial information is secure and stored in compliance with current legislation
• Manage the acquisition of capital assets and ensure that assets are properly recorded, amortized, and disposed of as appropriate
• Assist the Executive Director and the Board Treasurer with financial reporting as required at Board meeting and the Annual General Meetings
• Payroll preparation and administration
• Oversee all payroll functions to ensure that employees are paid in a timely and accurate manner
• Negotiate and manage the employee insurance and benefits plans
• Process and submit statutory and benefits remittances on time
• Issue annual T4s and T4As

Budget preparation:

• Establish guidelines for budget and forecast preparation, and prepare the annual budget in consultation with the appropriate persons
• Assist Project Manager with the preparation of budgets for funding applications

Project management accounting:

• Maintain financial records for each project in a manner that facilitates management reports
• Ensure that accurate and timely financial statements are prepared in accordance with contract agreements
• Provide accurate and timely reporting on the financial activity of individual projects

Risk management:

• Monitor risk management policies and procedures to ensure that program and organizational risks are minimized
• Advise the organization’s leadership on appropriate insurance coverage for the organization and the Board of Directors
• Maximize income where possible and appropriate
• Negotiate with Bank for lines of credit or other financial services as required and appropriate

Candidate Profile

• A B.Sc / HND in Accounting from a recognized Tertiary Institution
• Must have at least 10 years post qualification experience in Managing warehouse with 6years in Senior management position
• Must be a member of a recognized professional body.

Application Closing Date
12th March 2020.