Senior Accountant at Arksego Nigeria Limited

Responsibilities

• Verify, allocate, post and reconcile accounts payable and receivable
• Produce error-free accounting reports and present their results
• Ensure accounting transactions are carried out in line with best practices.
• Prepare periodic financial statements and ensure same as true reflection of all accounting transactions.
• Carry out daily reconciliation of all sales lodgments i.e cash and electronics payment to ensure correctness of all transactions from all business units.
• Ensure financial discipline and prudence in all transactions.
• Carry out monthly stock reconciliations to avoid stock out.
• Review all receivables and payables for accuracy or correctness
• Analyze financial information and summarize financial status
• Spot errors and suggest ways to improve efficiency and spending
• Provide technical support and advice on Management Accountant
• Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures
• Participate in financial standards setting and in forecast process
• Provide input into department’s goal setting process
• Prepare financial statements and produce budget according to schedule
• Support month-end and year-end close process
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls

Requirements

• HND / BSc. Graduate in Accounting
• ACA certification is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience as a Senior Accountant in a reputable firm.
• Must have experience in payroll.
• Familiarity with financial accounting statements
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process
• Hands-on experience with accounting software packages, like QuickBooks, Sage and Peachtree.
• Advanced MS Excel skills including Vlookups and pivot tables
• Accuracy and attention to detail