Accountant at Daystar Power Energy Solutions

Daystar Power is a leading off-grid power service provider, offering hybrid power solutions to commercial and industrial businesses in West Africa. Daystar Power’s solutions “Solar-as-a-Service” (100% solar power) and “Power-as-a-Service” (hybrid power solutions with battery storage) provide clean and reliable power while significantly reducing clients’ overall power costs.

Daystar Power counts the region’s leading industrial and commercial companies among its client base. Daystar is active in Nigeria, Ghana, Togo and Senegal with a representative office in Cote d’Ivoire.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Accountant

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full Time

Job Description

• We are looking to engage a competent and experienced Accountant, who will play an active role in ensuring the timeliness, completeness, and accuracy of financial reporting processes. 
• This includes preparing monthly management accounts, maintaining general ledgers, supporting month-end/year-end close procedures, and assisting with audit activities.
• We are seeking a hardworking, motivated, and well-organized individuals with a focus on continuous improvement to exceed expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts for subsidiary entities and support group consolidation.
• Reconcile intercompany accounts with corresponding subsidiary entities across the group.
• Review and reconcile general ledger entries on the accounting system.
• Support the timely completion of the company’s month-end and year-end close process.
• Maintain detailed fixed asset register and prepare monthly fixed asset summary schedule.
• Post and reconcile inventory transactions and prepare monthly inventory schedule.
• Work closely with the Operations team to ensure all fixed asset and inventory records are complete and accurate.
• Manage insurance on inventory and fixed assets including claims process.
• Support all audit activities including annual statutory audit and tax audit.
• Prepare detailed financial reports for the Management team.
• Review and recommend improvements to accounting systems for optimal efficiency.
• Carry out any other tasks that may be required by the Finance department.

Requirements
Education:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in related disciplines – Accounting, Finance, Economics, Statistics etc.
• Chartered accounting qualification (ICAN, ACCA, CIMA) is an added advantage

Experience:

• At least 4-6 years of accounting experience, with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in managing audits.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS requirements and accounting principles.
• Proven experience with preparing financial statements and supporting month-end/year-end close process.
• Renewable/Manufacturing/Distribution space experience will be an add-on.

Language Proficiency: 

• English (with good communication skills and accurate reporting skills).

Character:

• Proactive self-starter and pays attention to details.
• Self-motivated and demonstrates a sense of ownership with high level of commitment and ability to thrive under pressure.
• Highly organized with ability to manage multiple projects in parallel and prioritize competing demands,
• Passionate about renewable energy

Competency and Skills Requirements:

• Excellent analytical skills with strong attention to details.
• Highly inquisitive mindset with an aptitude for numbers.
• Ability to work independently but also work with others in a fast-paced environment
• Hands-on experience with accounting systems e.g., Microsoft Dynamics, QuickBooks.
• Creative thinking skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Experience working with financial data
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must be self-motivated and demonstrate a sense of ownership with high level of commitment.
• Must demonstrate ability to work well in teams.
• Must demonstrate discretion in dealing with sensitive information.
• Must be able to manage time, prioritize tasks and work under pressure.
• Must demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft Office (Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint in particular

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online