Accountant at Romanspage Global

Romanspage Global – Our client is recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the vacant position below:

Job Title: Accountant

Location: Lekki, Lagos
Job Type: Full-time

Job Description

The Accountant will be responsible for accounting & finance operations within the organisation. She must have keen attention to details and will work with the team to ensure efficient accounting and financial procedures are adhered to

Responsibilities

Prepares asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information.
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.
Substantiates financial transactions by auditing documents.
Maintains accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures.
Reconciles financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.
Secures financial information by completing database backups.
Maintains financial security by following internal controls.
Prepares payments by verifying documentation, and requesting disbursements.
Complies with federal, state, and local financial legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions.
Prepares special financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Qualifications

B.Sc degree in Accounting, Finance or a related relevant discipline from a reputable institution
3-5 years proven work experience in a real estate firm
Member of a professional accounting body is an added advantage (ICAN, ACCA)
Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications.
Proficient in the use of Sage or other accounting software
Knowledge of International Financial Accounting Standards(IFRS) and it’s application

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