Chartered Accountant at Edgewood Consulting Limited

Edgewood Consulting Limited - Our client who is playing in various Sectors of the economy including Real Estate, Agriculture, Banking and more is recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the following positions below:

Job Title: Chartered Accountant

Location: Ikeja, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• Ensure timely and accurate completion of the month-end accounting process.
• Coordinate and process various financial, administrative, and operational forms and reports.
• Maintain up-to-date financial records, ensuring the accuracy of transactions and changes.
• Participate in financial audits and provide necessary documentation.
• Prepare balance sheets, and invoices, and handle client financial interactions.
• Drive financial efficiency and cost-saving culture across all business areas.
• Proactively identify and implement financial solutions to improve service levels.
• Provide accurate financial reporting to Management, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements.
• Establish standards and procedures for internal and third-party payments.
• Review and recommend internal financial requests for management approval.
• Organize and maintain electronic filing of invoices.
• Track invoices from receipt to final payment, ensuring reconciliation with vendors.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate records on accounts receivable and payable.
• Manage monthly deduction and remittance of statutory payments (PAYE, WHT, Pension, VAT).
• Handle annual company tax returns and monthly bank statement reconciliation.
• Conduct vendor reconciliation and analyze industry trends for improvement opportunities.
• Perform quarterly budget analysis, comparing forecast to actual spending.
• Create and implement financial policies to enhance operational efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies, internal controls, and accounting standards.
• Understand cost drivers for accurate budgeting and forecasting.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• 3-5 years of accounting practice and/or industry experience
• Experience with International financial reporting standards
• ACA/ACCA or Equivalent is required
• Strong working knowledge of Accounting software, Microsoft and google Office suites
• High-energy, self-motivated, team player with a desire to excel in demanding and fast paced detailed oriented environment
• Ability to adapt quickly, work independently, take ownership, and work in a flexible team environment
• Good understanding of Tax compliance
• Ability to influence various stakeholders without formal authority
• Ability and willingness to meet business critical deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and be responsible to follow up on action items.
• Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Team player with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work with all levels of internal staff as well as outside clients and vendors.

Application Closing Date
20th April, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using "Chartered Accountant - Lagos" as the subject of the mail.