Senior Accountant (Opic, Isheri,Lagos)
Opic, Isheri, Lagos
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- Company:
- Ascentech Services Ltd
- Company Description:
- Ascentech Services Ltd is the most sought-after Human Resource Solution Provider with its Head Office in Lagos, Nigeria. We have a reputation for satisfying and surpassing clients expectations through our core offerings: - Recruitment and Selection - Outsourcing - Training and Development To accomplish these we leverage on creating and managing change in organizations by improving efficiency through our proven and dynamic HR solutions.
- Contract Type:
- Full Time
- Experience Required:
- 5 to 10 years
- Education Level:
- Bachelor
- Number of vacancies:
- 1
Job Description
Location: Opic Isheri, Lagos
Senior Accountant Responsibilities:
• 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 the forecast process
• Provide input into the department’s goal-setting process
• Prepare financial statements and produce a budget according to the schedule
• Assist with tax audits and tax returns
• Direct internal and external audits to ensure compliance
• Plan, assign, and review staff’s work
• Support the month-end and year-end close process
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
• Ensure compliance with GAAP principles
Senior Accountant Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required.
• 5 years of senior accounting experience.
• Working knowledge of tax laws and GAAP.
• Strong financial analysis skills.
• Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures
• 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 including Vlookups and pivot tables
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong organizational and stress management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly with Excel.
• Ability to train and manage staff.
• Ability to work with little to no supervision.
