Accountant at Runola Nigeria Limited

Runola is an emerging group of company focused on building construction and post construction cleaning services to cater to the growing number of luxury and comfort seeking consumers in Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Accountant

Location: Lekki Phase 1, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• Group Accountant in our dynamic company, comprising a Cleaning company and Short-term apartment rentals, you will be responsible for managing the financial aspects of the entire group. Your role will involve financial reporting, analysis, budgeting, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. You will work closely with the other departments to maintain accurate financial records and contribute to the overall financial health of the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting: Prepare and consolidate financial statements for the group, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant accounting standards.
• Generate periodic financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
• Provide financial analysis and insights to support management decision-making.
• Budgeting and Forecasting: Collaborate with business units to develop annual budgets and forecasts.
• Monitor and analyze budget variances, providing explanations and recommendations to management.
• Assist in the preparation of long-term financial plans for the group.
• Financial Analysis: Conduct financial analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and potential risks.
• Evaluate the financial performance of each business unit within the group.
• Provide recommendations for cost optimization and revenue enhancement.
• Internal Controls: Implement and monitor internal control procedures to safeguard the group's assets and enhance profitability.
• Analyze cost structures and recommend improvements.
• Conduct regular audits to ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures.
• Tax Compliance: Ensure timely and accurate filing of tax returns for the group.
• Stay updated on tax regulations and advise management on potential impacts.
• Optimize tax positions within legal and ethical boundaries
• Intercompany Transactions: Manage and reconcile intercompany transactions among the different business entities within the group.
• Ensure proper elimination of intercompany balances during consolidation.
• Audit Coordination: Facilitate internal and external audits for the group.
• Ensure that audit recommendations are implemented and compliance is maintained.
• Prepare audit schedules and liaise with auditors.
• Collaboration and Communication: Work closely with finance teams of individual business units to gather financial data and resolve issues.
• Communicate financial analysis, results, and insights to senior management to support strategic decision making.

Educational Qualification, Experience and Requirements

• B.Sc. / HND in Accounting with a minimum of 3 years’ work experience
• ACA, ACCA or CIMA certification is an added advantage
• Good knowledge and experience with general ledger, accounting and financial reporting principles & practices.
• Advanced in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, esp. Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Self-starting, Confident, Entrepreneurial and enjoys challenges
• Strong Analytical, Numerical and Communication Skills
• A detailed and organized individual who is keen on integrity and ethics
• Able to multi-task, prioritize with good business and financial acumen and work in a fast-paced environment with high volume demands.

Application Closing Date
30th June, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.