Accountant at AMS Finance and Management Company Limited – Abuja

AMS Finance & Management is a financial services company, providing top-notch investment and financial solutions. We are licensed with and regulated by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Accountant

Location: Abuja
Job Type: Full Time
Supervises: Account Officers
Grade Level: GL 5 STEP 5

Objective / Purpose of Job Level

Responsible for the management and reporting of financial data of the company. preparing financial statements, examining and analyzing the company’s accounts, accurate record keeping and payment of taxes, ensuring the company’s compliance with financial reporting and other standard accounting procedures.

Working Relationships:

Internal All departments as required.

Key Responsibilities

Reconciling the company’s bank statements and bookkeeping ledgers.
Maintaining accurate financial records.
Complete analysis of the company’s expenditures
Generate and manage the company’s financial reports using income and expenditure data.
Computing, filing and remitting taxes and other financial obligations
Initiating and managing financial and accounting software used by the company.
Collaborating with various internal departments to ensure that they fulfill all customer requests.
Complying with all company, local, state, and federal accounting and financial regulations.
Creating periodic reports, such as balance sheets, profit & loss statements, etc.
Performing audits and resolving discrepancies.
Keeping abreast with current finance and accounting legislations.
Assisting management in the decision-making process by preparing budgets and financial forecasts.
Prepare asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information
Guide accounting clerical staff by coordinating activities and answering questions
Secure financial information by completing database backups
Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and generally accepted accounting procedures
Liaise with internal and external audits to ensure compliance
Coordinate month-end and year-end account closing processes.
Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
Ensure compliance with applicable standards i.e. Nigerian Accounting Standards
Board (NASB), rules, regulations, and systems of internal control.
Aid in the implementation of new accounting policies, standards, and guidelines
Provide accurate, timely, and relevant analysis of financial information
Identify areas for financial improvement and spearhead improvements to processes
Assist with and act as the primary point-of-contact for auditor requests
Handle sensitive information in a confidential manner.

Qualifications

A minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and other Aaccounting Professional qualification / Certification, ICAN.
Certificates from reputable institutions are an added advantage.
Experience: A minimum of 7 years post-graduation experience, out of which at
east 6 must have been in the financial industry, and at least 3 years’ experience in a Managerial role.

Skills and Competency Requirements:

Experience with accounting software and data entry
Advanced knowledge and experience of spreadsheets
Strong analytical, communication, and computer skills.
Understanding of mathematics and financial processes.
Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures and principles
Accuracy and attention to detail
Excellent interpersonal skills to communicate effectively across the organization
Thorough knowledge of general ledger accounting and account reconciliation.

Key Competencies Required (The Skills Required For The Job):
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