Senior Accountant at Structured Resource Business Limited

Structured Resource Business Limited is a product of its founders desire to efficiently provide business solutions and market access to American, European and Asian organisations, who are looking to enter into the Nigerian and West African market place with products and services. We provide both practical and profitable business solutions to a broad range of Nigerian businesses and pride ourselves on placing clients first and providing value for money.

Structured Resource was founded in 2004 to address the need for a reliable, customer oriented partner organisation in Nigeria and across the West African region. The founders and partners are former Business Managers, Telecom Build Engineers, Bankers, Scientists, Software Engineers and Systems Architects based in Nigeria, America, Sweden and the United Kingdom. We boast a strong network of contacts throughout industry in both national and international arenas, with strong links with product manufacturers, distributors, suppliers, and sales specialists.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Accountant

Location: Ikoyi, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Department: Finance
Reports to: Finance Manager

Description 

• Business Objective: Tsupport the Finance Department by managing daily accounting tasks. You will be part of a team of professionals working tmaintain order and transparency for the company’s finances.
• Core Working Relationships: Directors, Finance Manager, All Departments.

Accountabilities (Responsibilities)

• Account receivable/Vendor/payable management
• Tmanage the day-to-day operations of the Finance Department. Preparation of invoices, purchase orders, payment vouchers, requisitions, etc.
• Oversee accounts payable and receivable.
• Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable processes including entering daily invoices/ bills/ journal entries.
• Research and resolve invoice discrepancies.
• Review aging reports and follow up with Customers regarding overdue balances.
• Follow up on WHT remittances.
• Analyze expenses tevaluate cost cutting opportunities tdrive value tthe portfolicompanies.
• Communicate with vendors and clients concerning billing and transactions.
• General ledger
• Manage general ledger and carry out month-end and year-end close out processes, reconciliation of journal entries.
• Perform all related accounting functions required tmaintain the general ledger in compliance with IFRS and company policy and procedures.
• Coordinate month-end and year-end closing activities tensure timely reporting as well as assist with yearly public audits.
• Review financial and accounting records and correct errors as required. Analyze and review all postings intthe ERP, Prepare and post adjusting journal entries where required.
• Oversee accounting operations, review, and reconcile journal entries, transactions, and financial activities, monitor and review accounting documents for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with Federal and state regulations.
• Assure journal entry information is complete and accurate and verify accuracy of supporting documentation.

Fixed Asset and Inventory Management:

• Maintains the fixed assets register and ensure entries and records are up tdate.
• Update the Fixed asset register with new additions, disposals, revaluations etc.
• Obtain thorough overview of inventory for the group.
• Periodic Reviews of inventory transactions, ensure accuracy, accurate posting, and warehouse analysis.
• Carry out regular intermittent Spot counts, prepare Monthly inventory status reports.
• Carry out regular Bin card checks.
• Establish and execute internal controls tmonitor, track stock and prevent leakages.
• Regular review of inventory ledgers, reconciliation tensure Stock issues, purchases and all inventory movement have been recorded on the ERP.
• Regular Reconciliation of inventory ledger balances tphysical quantities.
• Tax, Audit Regulatories and Compliance
• Liaise with external Auditors, Tax Auditors as required for the preparation of financial analyses and reports.
• Responsible for researching, registering, and ensuring compliance with all state and Federal tax requirements.
• Oversee annual external audits and monthly and annual tax filings.
• Monthly and periodic computations and reports of monthly payables for FIRS & LIRS for the group, as well as total outstanding for the group
• Responsible for Monthly filing for VAT, WHT, PAYE and all applicable taxes
• Thorough overview of all compliance issues, licenses and certification required by the group.
• Monthly status reports on ALL compliance related issues. Responsible for overall tax and statutory compliance status of the group.

Job Requirements

• B.Sc in Accounting or Finance.
• ICAN, ACCA certification is required.
• Minimum of 5 years Accounting experience (POST NYSC)
• Solid analytical, problem solving and interpersonal skills.
• Intermediate tadvanced Excel skills.
• Ability tmulti-task and work with multiple departments.
• Excellent time management and ability tmeet required reporting deadlines.
• Knowledge of financial statement reporting and internal controls.
• Excellent oral and verbal communication skills.
• Good understanding of accounting and financial reporting principles and practices.
• Working Knowledge of tax laws.
• Strong Financial analysis skills.
• Ability tcommunicate reports/updates in both written and oral formats as at when due.
• Other knowledge/experiences could be added advantage.

Salary
N400,000 - N500,000 monthly.

Application Closing Date
30th June, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Portfolio (Compulsory) to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.