Accountant at Estakem

Estakem is a leading peanut,cookies and FMCG company. We are dedicated to delivering high-quality, delicious snacks to our customers. Our products are known for their exceptional taste, premium ingredients, and commitment to quality. Some of our products include Kings Delight peanuts and cookies.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Accountant

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Description

• As an Accountant, your primary responsibility will be to manage the financial operations and reporting for the company.

Responsibilities
Financial Reporting and Analysis:

• Prepare and analyze financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
• Conduct regular financial analysis to identify trends, variances, and areas of improvement.
• Provide insights and recommendations based on financial analysis to support business decisions.Monitor key financial indicators, such as profitability, liquidity, and solvency.

General Ledger Management:

• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Record and classify financial transactions, including revenue, expenses, and assets.
• Perform month-end and year-end closing procedures.
• Ensure compliance with accounting principles, standards, and regulations.

Budgeting and Forecasting:

• Collaborate with management to develop annual budgets and forecasts.
• Monitor actual financial performance against budgets and provide variance analysis.
• Identify areas of cost savings and efficiency improvements.
• Provide financial insights for strategic planning and goal setting.

Accounts Payable and Receivable:

• Manage accounts payable processes, including vendor invoice processing and payment.
• Process and monitor accounts receivable, including customer billing and collections.
• Conduct periodic reconciliations of vendor and customer accounts.
• Address inquiries and resolve issues related to accounts payable and receivable.

Tax Compliance and Reporting:

• Ensure compliance with tax regulations, including sales tax, payroll tax, and income tax.
• Prepare and submit tax returns and related documentation.
• Collaborate with external auditors and tax advisors during audits.

Internal Controls and Audit:

• Develop and implement internal control procedures to safeguard company assets.
• Participate in internal and external audits, providing necessary documentation and support.
• Identify control weaknesses and recommend improvements.

Cross-functional Collaboration:

• Collaborate with other departments, such as operations, purchasing, and sales, to gather financial data and provide financial insights.
• Work closely with the finance team to streamline processes and enhance financial reporting capabilities.
• Support management in special projects and ad-hoc financial analysis such as waste analysis ETC

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess a B.Sc or HND in Accounting. (Knowledge of Auditing will be an advantage)
• Minimum of 2 Years and Maximum of 7 years experience is required.

Application Closing Date
17th January, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV / Resume in PDF format to: [email protected] using "Accountant" as the subject of the mail.