Accountant vacancy - ACCF 001

JOB DESCRIPTION

Plan, organize and execute professional-level accounting work in connection with the maintenance of financial records and monitoring of all grants consistent with audit requirements; perform a wide variety of functions involved in the maintenance of financial records and other company Services; participate in the development, modification and maintenance of company, or grant budgets; assist in the preparation of related budgetary records and reports; perform reconciliations, and produce special reports; and perform related work as required.

SCOPE

The Accountant ensures accounting system compliance with generally accepted accounting principles for auditing purposes; ensures compliance policies and regulations; and is involved in the financial aspects of accounting, budget, payroll, purchasing and financial aid. Prepares for and assists

With annual audits; resolves budget and accounting discrepancies.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare profit and loss statements and monthly closing and cost accounting reports.
• Compile and analyze financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts, and document business transactions.
• Establish, maintain, and coordinate the implementation of accounting and accounting control procedures.
• Analyze and review budgets and expenditures for local, state, federal, and private funding, contracts, and grants.
• Monitor and review accounting and related system reports for accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare and review budget, revenue, expense, payroll entries, invoices, and other accounting documents.
• Analyze revenue and expenditure trends and recommend appropriate budget levels, and ensure expenditure control.
• Explain billing invoices and accounting policies to staff, vendors and clients.
• Resolve accounting discrepancies.
• Recommend, develop and maintain financial data bases, computer software systems and manual filing systems.
• Supervise the input and handling of financial data and reports for the company’s automated financial systems.
• Interact with internal and external auditors in completing audits.
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS

• A Bachelor’s Degree /HND in Accounting
• Minimum 3 years cognate experience
• A professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, etc) would be an advantage

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• Must be a Female
• Knowledge of computerized accounting packages is highly desirable.
• A professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, etc) would be an advantage
• Must have at least 4years of experience in oil & gas or manufacturing industry.
• Proven ability to demonstrate high level of professionalism, integrity and ethical values with financial and administrative reporting experience.
• Ability Plan, organize, and perform professional level budget and accounting duties; apply accounting and auditing principles and procedures in the work performed
• Good understanding of financial practices and principles with excellent decision making and analytical skills.
• Must be computer literate

Qualified candidates are invited to send in their application & detailed resume, quoting the Reference (ACCF 001) as the subject of the mail

to:recruitment@thestrategos.com

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Recruiting Consultants: The Strategos Company (http://www.thestrategos.com)

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