Senior Accountant at Dutum Company Limited

About the job

• We are looking for a dedicated and versatile Senior Accountant to assist on managing the Finance Functions of Dutum Company Limited.
• This role plays a crucial part in ensuring compliance with Finance laws and regulations, as well as providing financial guidance to protect the interests of the company.
• Experience Minimum of 5 years work experience as an accountant within the construction/real estate industry. 

Key Duties /Responsibilities 

• Preparation of timely and accurate management reports with analysis & recommendations.
• Preparing and managing of taxes & contributions schedules (WHT, VAT, PAYE, Pension, ITF & more)
• Reviewing of accountants’ expenses records & Sage software postings to ensure accuracy.
• Reviewing of General Ledger (GL) for accurate postings and costing especially project-wise 
• Oversees vendors accounts reconciliation with the Payable team.
• Liaising with the Admin team to ensure up-to-date assets register.
• Ensure financial accuracy of all banks and their reconciliations. 
• Carry out month-end adjustments with documentable and accurate schedules. 
• Ensures that bank charges are in line with CBN guidelines on charges & other financial circulars.
• Accurate and detailed review of floats reports of petty cashiers to optimize financial resources . Ensures timely and proper filing of all documents by the accountants and petty cashiers. 
• Handle the receivables section with respect to all postings & documents generation.
• Maintain and control the overall budget to avoid overspending and reports periodically. 
• Ensure continuous compliance with financial regulations and standards. 
• Discharging any other responsibilities and duties as assigned by the line manager and MD.

General Competencies 

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Not less than 5 years proven experience as an accountant within the construction/real estate industry
• ICAN certification is a MUST 
• In-depth knowledge of financial principles, practices, and regulatory frameworks.
• Proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, and data analysis 
• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and presentation skills to effectively collaborate with functional teams 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a keen attention to details
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.