Senior Accountant at George Houston Resources Limited (Abuja & Lagos)

George Houston Resources Limited – Our client in the Agricultural and Real Estate Sector with branches in Benin and Lagos, Nigeria, is recruiting suitable candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Accountant

Locations: Benin – Edo and Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Industry: Agricultural and Real Estate Sector

Job Duties

Verify, allocate, post and reconcile accounts payable and receivable
Produce error-free accounting reports and present their results
Analyze financial information and summarize financial status
Spot errors and suggest ways to improve efficiency and spending
Provide technical support and advice on Management Accountant
Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures
Manage accounting assistants and bookkeepers
Participate in financial standards setting and in forecast process
Provide input into department’s goal setting process
Prepare financial statements and produce budget according to schedule
Assist with tax audits and tax returns
Direct internal and external audits to ensure compliance
Plan, assign and review staff’s work
Support month-end and year-end close process.
Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.

Requirements

B.Sc / HND in related field.
2 – 4 years experience as Senior Accountant in Agricultural and Real Estate sector
Good communication skills.
Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures
In-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
Awareness of business trends
Familiarity with financial accounting statements
Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process
Hands-on experience with accounting software packages, like FreshBooks and QuickBooks
Advanced MS Excel skills
Accuracy and attention to detail.
Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills.
Age: 27 – 35 Years.
Must reside in Lagos (Island) / Benin.