Role Summary:
Experience Required: At least 3 yearsEducational Qualification: HND, BSc Accounting
The Accountant is responsible for applying accepted accounting principles and procedures to analyze financial information, prepare accurate and timely financial reports and statements and ensure appropriate accounting control procedures.
You are expected to be chattered or with at least 3 years cognitive experience. You should be proactive and have respect for timelines.
Main Activities:1. Compile and analyze financial information to prepare financial statements including monthly and annual accounts.2. Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and procedures.3. Make certain all financial reporting deadlines are met.4. Prepare financial management reports.5. Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close processes.6. Establish and monitor the implementation and maintenance of accounting control procedures.7. Resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities.8. Continuous management and support of budget and forecast activities.9. Monitor and support taxation requirements.10. Develop and maintain financial databases.11. Prepare for financial audit and coordinate the audit process.12. Oversee accurate and appropriate recording and analysis of revenues and expenses.13. Evaluate and advise on business operations including revenue and expenditure trends, financial commitments and future revenues.14. Collect and analyze financial information to recommend or develop efficient use of resources and procedures, provide strategic recommendations and maintain solutions to business and financial problems.15. Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations and integrity of financial data.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE:The ideal candidate is expected to demonstrate proficient knowledge in the following areas:
 Proper understanding of accounting policies
 Proper understanding of the workings of FIRS and tax issues
 Preparation of monthly accounts for management consideration
 Preparation of the company’s financial statement( Balance sheet, P&L etc.) at the end of the year
 Must be able to Prepare necessary schedule e,g asset schedule and depreciation thereon
 Must be able to prepare bank reconciliation statement.
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These vacancies will be filled based on merit. All resume must be saved with candidates full names and sent in PDF format, stating clearly desired position as subject to recruitment@gateandshield.com on or before Thursday, 7th May 2015. Kindly note that only resumes in this format will be considered. Interviews will commence once this job is published and only suitable candidates will be contacted. Also note that all previous employment history will be verified before employment
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recruitment@gateandshield.com
