Senior Account Officer at Lington & Bernie Consulting Limited

Job Summary

• The ideal candidate will be responsible for supervising, planning and coordinating the activities of a variety of finance and accounts function that includes general accounting, accounts payable payroll, treasury management, financial reporting, budgeting etc.
• The candidate will supervise the company’s financial and accounting activities while also performing complex accounting analysis and accurate reporting of the company’s financial position.

Responsibilities

• Controlling and reconciliation of all financial transactions and data
• Participating in the preparation and creation of financial reports, statistical reports, final accounts and other company reports
• Monitoring and managing of the Regions Cash Flows
• Active monitoring and implementation of legal and statutory changes in the Region
• Ensuring compliance with local and global taxation practices, accounting principles and company procedures, identifying and minimizing operational and business risks for the company
• Work with internal and external auditors during preparation of annual audited financial statements and tax inspections
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Analyze customer and client profitability index and value for cost saving initiatives.
• Coordinate the company financial planning and budget management function.
• Work closely with the CFO to define, establish and communicate corporate accounting principles, including standard operating procedures covering each job function in accounts to guide the entire organization
• Responsible for financial analysis for management decisions
• Preparation of financial outlook and financial forecasts
• Ensure that accounting processes identified and set up are adequately implemented in the area of credit control, payables, receivables and cash management.
• Coordinate and conduct monthly account reconciliation and audit and report same to the COO
• Supervises all VAT Transactions and periodic Withholding Taxes and submit report on same to the CFO.
• Monitor and analyze monthly operating results against budget and manage the preparation of management report of budget / actual revenues and expenses.
• Develop effective reporting tools for the business unit and prepare routine reports (financial, quality, operational efficiency, market share, etc.).
• Track and analyze specialty reports and make appropriate recommendations that will positively impact the company.
• Maintain and implement short-range and long-range specialty / other reports, objectives, policies, and operating procedures.
• Prepare project feasibility reports and analyze business development opportunities.
• Perform all other duties that will enhance profitability, productivity and going concern status of the company.

Requirements

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree/HND in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field
• A Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration or a related field and/or professional certification (ACA or ACCA) would be an added advantage
• Proficiency in the use of MS Office tools and ability to use accounting software (e.g. Sage 50 and other accounting packages)
• Minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience, preferably in a similar position

Skills:

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial record-keeping.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Good analytical and technical skills
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.