Accountant at First Excelsia Professional Services Limited

First Excelsia Professional Services Limited – Our client is a highly reputable Hospital with an outstanding track record. Due to a significant expansion of its operations within Lagos, Nigeria, they are recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Accountant

Location: Lagos State

Duties and Responsibilities

Documents financial transactions by entering account information.
Recommends financial actions by analyzing accounting options.
Summarizes current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports.
Produce accounting and financial information that are accurate, reliable and compliant with acceptable standards, statutory requirements, and Group financial policies and procedures.
Substantiates financial transactions by auditing documents.
Maintains accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures.
Guides accounting clerical staff by coordinating activities and answering questions.
Reconciles financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.
Prepares payments by verifying documentation, and requesting disbursements.
Complies with federal, state, and local financial legal requirements,enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions.
Prepares special financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.