HR-EX Consulting provides affordable HR services and advisory to micro, small and medium enterprises. In short, we provide HR services to small businesses at a fraction of the cost of hiring a full-time staff. Perhaps you are a small business owner in a fast-growing business with a need to free up time to focus on growing your business? Understanding that small businesses are the growth engine of any economy, we at HR-EX really, really care about small businesses and are passionate about seeing them grow. Job Description
Our Client is looking to hire a Financial Accountant to oversee all financial activities of the business. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing financial statements, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and providing insightful financial analysis to support business decisions.
Key Responsibilities
Reconcile account balances and bank statements.
General Ledger Maintenance: Assist in maintaining the general ledger by posting entries.
Prepare month-end closing procedures.
Produce error-free financial accounting reports and present their results accurately and timely.
Recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures where necessary.
Inventory Management and procurement.
Ensure compliance with Nigerian tax regulations, including VAT, PAYE, WHT, and corporate taxes.
Support with Internal and external audit exercises.
Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
Support Finance Manager to improve financial procedures.
Required to work collaboratively across teams to achieve its objectives.
Qualifications & Skills
Interested candidates should possess an HND or B.Sc. Degree in Accounting with a minimum of 5 years experience.
Should be a member of a Professional Accountancy body (ACA, ACCA) or in the final stage of examination.
Strong knowledge of Nigerian tax laws and financial reporting standards.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, Numeracy and organizational skills
Possess Critical-thinking skills and inquisitive
Ability to use accounting software – QuickBooks and Sage 50