ACCOUNTANT

Job Summary

Our client, a civil construction company, is looking to hire an accountant. The ideal candidate will be in charge of overseeing all aspects of the accounting function for our civil construction company. The accountant will be in charge of coordinating and ensuring the accurate preparation of the company's financial statements, budgets, and management reports for monthly, quarterly, and annual performance reviews. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of the Company's financial records, as well as providing valuable insights to help inform business decisions.

Job Details

• Provide leadership and oversee the daily operations of the Accounts/Finance department.
• Budgeting, Forecasting, Cost & Credit Control, Margin Analysis, Costing & Profitability Analysis and Management Reporting.
• Plan and drive the day-to-day activities of the department.
• Ensure proper, accurate, timely and relevant financial records are maintained. 
• Review all the postings in the different modules of SAGE and consolidate same to generate the company’s monthly financial report.
• Ensure that financial implications of management decisions and policies are highlighted and implemented upon approval.
• Vet and authorize applicable financial documents in compliance with the authorization matrix and other policy documents of the company.
• Maintain effective liaison with other departments within the group to enhance proactive decisions that are necessary for forecasting, planning and general management of the company.
• Ensure that the finance department affects payment only on goods and services received that best meet the company’s needs and standards.
• Ensure financial transactions of the company are processed, recorded, and reported in compliance with the applicable accounting standards and financial regulations.
• Cultivate and maintain healthy relations with our bankers, insurance companies, etc. that will enhance banking and financing operations such as bankers guarantee and Service contract Performance bond arrangements; and source for funds to finance Company projects.
• Ensure that transparency, honesty, and accountability are embedded in your area of business. 
• Ensure the Safety and confidentiality of all accounts/Finance Information and documents.
• Ensure monthly management and financial reports are accurate and available on time.
• Provide vital financial information in support of commercials in the preparation by the company of Bids/tenders. 
• Support external auditors on interim and year-end audits.
• Develop and implement seamless on-the-job training programs with support from HR and accounting software providers. 
• Monitor and drive the day-to-day creditors' accounting activities of the company. 
• Receive, confirm, match, batch and post all Pos, invoices and Goods received notes (GRNs) relating to each creditor per Purchase or job Order to the Supplier’s ledger. 
• Receive, confirm, match, batch and post all Job Orders/Agreements with invoices and evidence of job performance/execution of services to the Accounts Payable SAGE module. 
• Reconcile Accounts Payable ledger to General Ledger and SAGE inventory and Cashbook reports. 
• Age invoices to enhance sequential invoice payment.
• Raise and process Payment vouchers for invoices pre-payment auditing and payment
• Keep track of all prepayments and ensure they are correctly posted to the PREPAID ACCOUNT and periodically reconcile the same at least monthly.
• Other duties as may be assigned by the Company.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or other related course from a reputable university preferred. 
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the field of accounting 
• Excellent knowledge of budgeting and taxation
• Excellent financial, cost management and accounting analytical skills.
• Experience using Accounting/ERP software such as SAGE, QuickBooks, etc 
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to inspire and motivate teams to achieve company goals

PS: Only eligible candidates will be contacted 

Andersen is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer. Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only.

About Company

Andersen in Nigeria

https://ng.andersen.com/

Our recruitment process is an important component of creating the Andersen in Nigeria culture. We dedicate considerable resources to finding the most talented professionals; individuals who are high achievers and enjoy working in a dynamic environment where their input is appreciated and rewarded. In line with Andersen's core value of stewardship: to hire the best and the brightest and invest in our people to ensure that legacy, we desire to ensure that key roles are filled by best-in-class talent with the requisite skills and experience. Our people are our greatest asset. It is our people, and their expertise, that set us apart. From day one, you will be assigned a "buddy" to guide you through the ins and outs of daily life at Andersen. You will also have a mentor who will work with you on your professional development, career goals, and career path at Andersen. We invest in our people and our people are invested in us.