Accountant at Ascentech Services Limited

Ascentech Services Limited is the most sought-after Human Resource Solution Provider with its Head Office in Lagos, Nigeria. We have a reputation for satisfying and surpassing clients expectations through our core offerings: Recruitment and Selection, Outsourcing and Training and Development; To accomplish these we leverage on creating and managing change in organizations by improving efficiency through our proven and dynamic HR solutions.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Accountant

Location: Benin, Edo
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Objective

• Responsible for preparing, examining and analyzing accounting records, financial statements, and other financial reports to ensure accuracy, completeness and conformance to reporting and procedural standards and meet business needs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accounting reports and other necessary information for audit purposes
• Maintain updated electronic records of the company’s financial transactions and fixed assets register via the company’s ERP.
• Prepare general ledger entries by maintaining records and files;
• Reconcile bank statement with accounts (cash, receivables and various payables etc) on a weekly basis
• Update and maintain accounting procedures
• Manage supplier and staff payments in accordance with set procedures
• Prepare reports for management and shareholders, providing financial insights and interpreting data
• Analyze business operations, trends, costs revenues, financial commitment, and obligations to project future revenues and expenses or to provide advice.
• Support month-end and year-end stock count and valuation process
• Assist with local and federal required filings as appropriate i.e Taxes and related filings
• Manage weekly/monthly/annual operating budget preparation and cash forecasting analysis
• Prepare monthly internal financial statements and management accounts
• Manage the company’s relationship with the banks and other external financial stakeholders, credit and facility provider.
• Perform other duties as assigned from time to time

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in an accounting or finance role
• Knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Familiarity with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage, or similar).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other office applications.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of Nigerian tax laws and financial regulations is a plus.
• ICAN certification is an added advantage

Technical Competencies:

• Account Payable
• Account Receivable
• Budget Management
• Audit Management
• Bank Reconciliation
• Financial Forecasting
• Payroll Management
• Financial Analysis
• IFRS Standard
• Accounting Software(ERP)
• Cashflow Management
• Financial Reporting

Generic Competencies:

• Report Writing
• Stakeholder Management
• Microsoft Office (Excel, word, PowerPoint)
• Record Keeping
• Presentation skills
• Multi-tasking skills
• Attention to Details skills
• Problem-Solving skills

Salary
N250,000 - N300,000 per month.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: cv@ascentech.com.ng using the Job Title and Location as the subject of the mail.