We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Factory Accountant

Locations: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

•  The accountant is responsible for the management and reporting of the financial data of an organization. Their duties include preparing financial statements, examining and analyzing a company’s accounts, and ensuring compliance with financial reporting and other standard accounting procedures.
• Manage all accounting transactions.
• Provide financial information to management by researching and analyzing accounting data.
• Prepare asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information.
• Utilize database software to organize financial account information.
• Prepare timely and detailed reports on financial performance Monthly, quarterly, and annually.
• Maintenance of financial ledgers and the accounting processes.
• Corporate and Personal Income Tax Administration.
• Preparation of budgets, forecasts, and cash flow reports.
• Publish financial statements on time.
• Oversee all internal control operations.
• Handle monthly, quarterly, and annual closings.
• Reconcile accounts payable and receivable.
• Ensure timely bank payments.
• Compute taxes and prepare tax returns.
• Manage balance sheets and profit/loss statements.
• Report on the company’s financial health and liquidity.
• Audit financial transactions and documents.
• Reinforce financial data confidentiality and conduct database backups when necessary.
• Comply with financial policies and regulations

Requirements

• BSc in Accounting, Finance, or a relevant degree
• 3 – 5 years of work experience as an Accountant
• Excellent knowledge of accounting regulations and procedures, including the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Hands-on experience with accounting software like FreshBooks and QuickBooks
• Advanced MS Excel skills including Vlookups and pivot tables
• Experience with general ledger functions
• Strong attention to detail and good analytical skills
• Additional certification (ACCA or ICAN) is a plus.