Accountant at Asset Management Group

Asset Management Group – We are a leading consultancy firm that provides both financial, business and project advisory services focused on the entire real estate development value chain, ranging from land acquisition to concept development to property management services.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job title: Accountant

Location: Lagos

Responsibilities

Prepare, develop and analyze key financial information to ensure that the organization’s management makes well-informed decisions to ensure future stability, growth, and profitability.
Establish and maintain financial policies and management information systems, as well as provide a high-quality support service by liaising with management colleagues on all aspects of finance.
Analyze the performance of the business and advice on how to pre-empt problems, adapt to changing circumstances and improve value.
Manage and reduce operational and production costs and implementing newer, more effective strategies.
Prepare periodic financial statements, including profit and loss accounts, budgets, cash flows, variance analysis, and commentaries.
Provide a support service by working with all departments and the management team to help make financial decisions
Ensure spending is kept in line with the budget
Inform key strategic decisions and formulating business strategies
Advice on the financial implications and consequences of business decisions;
Analyze financial performance and so as to contribute to medium and long-term business planning/forecasts
Negotiate on major projects, loans, and grants
Offer professional judgment on financial matters and advice on ways of improving business performance;
Interpret and communicate financial data to non-financial managers
Liaise with other function managers to put the finances and accounts in context
Monitor and evaluate financial information systems and suggest improvements where needed
Implement corporate governance procedures, risk management, and internal controls.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years’ experience in financial/accounting roles with increasing levels of responsibility.
Must be a Chartered Accountant
Degree in Accounting
Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently
Ability to identify, flag and solve problems from start to finish
Detail-oriented and extremely organized
Ethical agent
Ability to relate with stakeholders and management
Business development skills
Polished and professional demeanour
Ability to thrive in a dynamic setting and demonstrate initiative to drive constant improvement.