Reporting Accountant at Rehoboth Recruiters

Rehoboth Recruiters is a full-circle human resources partner for the hospitality industry. We provide well-needed expertise in manpower management and development for the hospitality industry across Africa.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Reporting Accountant

Location: Surulere, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

We are looking for aReporting Accountantto manage all our client’s financial transactions, from fixed payments and variable expenses to bank deposits and budgets.
Reporting Accountant responsibilities include initiating and posting accurate transactions into SAGE 300 daily, preparing monthly reports to the Finance Manager, understanding foreign exchange management, auditing financial documents and procedures, reconciling bank statements, and calculating tax payments and returns.

Responsibilities
What you will be doing:

Manage all accounting transactions
Prepare budget forecasts
Publish financial statements in time
Handle monthly, quarterly, and annual closings
Reconcile accounts payable and receivable
Ensure timely bank payments
Compute taxes and prepare tax returns
Manage balance sheets and profit/loss statements
Report on the company’s financial health and liquidity
Audit financial transactions and documents
Reinforce financial data confidentiality and conduct database backups when necessary
Comply with financial policies and regulations

Requirements
The Ideal Candidate:

BSc in Accounting, Finance or relevant degree
Work experience as a Reporting Accountant with 3-5 years of experience
Excellent knowledge of accounting regulations and procedures, including the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Possess work knowledge of IFRS
Proficient in Accountancy, achieved through experience
Have strong numerical Skills
Have strong Communication Skills
Have the ability to multi-task
Have a working knowledge of the SAGE Accounting Application
Must have strong attention to detail and good analytical skills
Have the ability to work under minimal supervision
Have practical time management skills
Possess strong interpersonal skills
Be able to manage confidential information
Be able to work at optimum speed
Ability to liaise across Units/Departments
Be intensely proficient in Excel
Understand Month End Competencies.
Have hands-on experience with accounting software like FreshBooks and QuickBooks
Must have ACA/ACCA
Have advanced MS Excel skills including Vlookups and pivot tables
Must have experience with general ledger functions
Additional certification (CPA or CMA) is a plus
Previous experience in a Sport betting industry is an added advantage.