Audit Manager at Axespire Consulting Limited

Axespire Consulting Limited - A world class accounting, tax planning and management services company, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Audit Manager

Location: Abuja
Reports to: Managing Partner

Job Purpose

• The Audit Manager contributes to the overall success of the organization by effectively managing financial tasks for the organization and its clients thus performing financial and risk management audit also independent statutory financial audit for commercial and public sector organizations.
• The Audit Manager will work closely with Tax Manager/ Managing Partner in order to oversee client financial records, prepare audit reports, eliminate the risk of fraud in organizations and provide financial counsel to clients.

Working Relationship

• The Audit Manager will work closely with the Managing Partner, Tax Manager, Audit Officers, Tax Officers, Governmental regulatory bodies and clients.

Duties and Responsibilities
Financial accounting and reporting:

• Develop and maintain timely and accurate financial statements and reports that are appropriate for the company and its client in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
• Develop, implement, and ensure compliance with policies, procedures, legislation and regulations are correctly followed by all client
• Ensure that all statutory requirements of the organization and that of its clients are met including Charitable Status, Withholding Tax (WHT), PAYE, VAT, Income Tax, Employer Health and Pension Contributions.
• Review all supporting financial information for the bi-annual and annual audit for all clients.
• Document and ensure security of all supporting information for all financial transactions provided by clients.
• Work with the client to develop and maintain financial accounting systems for cash management, accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit control, payroll and petty cash
• Supervise all bank reconciliation as it pertains to the client's management financial reports.
• Review monthly financial reports and ensure all clients implement monthly variance reporting for records purposes.
• Design and implement financial policies and procedures to ensure that personnel and financial information is secure and stored in compliance with current legislation on behalf of clients.
• Provide financial counsel to clients in the acquisition of capital assets and ensure that assets are properly recorded, amortized, and disposed of as appropriate.

Payroll Preparation and Administration:

• Oversee payroll preparation to ensure all taxes are deducted for onward remittance to the appropriate governmental authorities in a timely and accurate manner.
• Process and submit statutory remittances on time.

Risk Management:

• Monitor risk management policies and procedures to ensure that organizational risks are minimized.
• Maximize income where possible and appropriate.
• Work with internal accountant on preparing a risk management plan on all assets and liabilities.

Qualifications and Experience
Education:

• University degree in Accounting, Commerce, or Business Management/Administration.

Professional Qualification:

• Chartered Accountant, Certified General Accountant, or Certified Management Accountant designation is an asset.

Professional Experience:

• Minimum of 4 years of progressive financial responsibility.

Skills:

• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.
• Excellent knowledge and experience in the use of at least one accounting software
• Proficient in the use of spreadsheets, databases, word processing, outlook and internet usage.
• Knowledge of federal and provincial legislation affecting the company.
• Meticulous attention to details
• Self motivation, determination and confidence

Application Closing Date
7th July, 2017.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV's to: [email protected]