Accountant at Eatrite Food Services West Africa Limited

Main Duties 

• Manage all accounting transactions by recording, classifying, and summarizing financial transactions to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
• Prepare budget forecasts by analyzing financial data, identifying trends, and projecting future financial performance to assist in strategic decision-making.
• Publish financial statements promptly to provide stakeholders with transparent and accurate information on the company's financial position.
• Handle monthly, quarterly, and annual closings by ensuring all financial records are accurately updated and reconciled at the end of each reporting period.
• Reconcile accounts payable and accounts receivable by verifying and resolving discrepancies to maintain accurate financial records.
• Ensure timely bank payments by monitoring cash flow, managing payment schedules, and coordinating with financial institutions to meet payment deadlines.
• Compute taxes and prepare tax returns by calculating tax liabilities, filing tax returns, and ensuring compliance with tax laws and regulations.
• Manage balance sheets and profit/loss statements by preparing and analyzing financial reports to assess the company's financial performance.
• Audit financial transactions and documents by reviewing financial records, verifying accuracy, and identifying potential risks or discrepancies.
• Reinforce financial data confidentiality and conduct database backups when necessary to protect sensitive financial information and ensure data security.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or other related disciplines
• Chartered Accounting qualification (ICAN or ACCA) is required.
• Minimum of 5 years relevant work experience with a minimum of 2 years in a supervisory position.
• Experience using accounting software such as Quick book, SAGE, ERP
• Experience with fast food operations will be an added advantage. 
• Proven accounting experience, preferably as an Accounts Receivable ClerkorAccounts Payable Clerk
• Familiarity with bookkeeping and basic accounting procedures
• Competency in MS Office, databases, and accounting software
• Hands-on experience with spreadsheets and financial reports
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to perform filing and record-keeping tasks
• Data entry and word processing skills
• MUST reside in Abuja.