Accountant at Runola Nigeria Limited

Job Summary

• Group Accountant in our dynamic company, comprising a Cleaning company and Short-term apartment rentals, you will be responsible for managing the financial aspects of the entire group.
• Your role will involve financial reporting, analysis, budgeting, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.
• You will work closely with the other departments to maintain accurate financial records and contribute to the overall financial health of the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting: Prepare and consolidate financial statements for the group, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant accounting standards.
• Generate periodic financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
• Provide financial analysis and insights to support management decision-making.
• Budgeting and Forecasting: Collaborate with business units to develop annual budgets and forecasts.
• Monitor and analyze budget variances, providing explanations and recommendations to management.
• Assist in the preparation of long-term financial plans for the group.
• Financial Analysis: Conduct financial analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and potential risks.
• Evaluate the financial performance of each business unit within the group.
• Provide recommendations for cost optimization and revenue enhancement.
• Internal Controls: Implement and monitor internal control procedures to safeguard the group's assets and enhance profitability.
• Analyze cost structures and recommend improvements.
• Conduct regular audits to ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures.
• Tax Compliance: Ensure timely and accurate filing of tax returns for the group.
• Stay updated on tax regulations and advise management on potential impacts.
• Optimize tax positions within legal and ethical boundaries
• Intercompany Transactions: Manage and reconcile intercompany transactions among the different business entities within the group.
• Ensure proper elimination of intercompany balances during consolidation.
• Audit Coordination: Facilitate internal and external audits for the group.
• Ensure that audit recommendations are implemented and compliance is maintained.
• Prepare audit schedules and liaise with auditors.
• Collaboration and Communication: Work closely with finance teams of individual business units to gather financial data and resolve issues.
• Communicate financial analysis, results and insights to senior management to support strategic decision making.

Educational Qualification, Experience and Requirements

• B.Sc. / HND in accounting with a minimum of 3years’ work experience
• ACA, ACCA or CIMA certification is an added advantage
• Good knowledge and experience with general ledger, accounting and financial reporting principles & practices.
• Advanced in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, esp. Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Self-starting, Confident, Entreprenuerial and enjoys challenges
• Strong Analytical, Numerical and Communication Skills
• A detailed and organised individual who is keen on integrity and ethics
• Able to multi-task, prioritize with good business and financial acumen and work in a fast-paced environment with high volume demands.