Financial Accountant ( Architectural Firm)

Our Client , one of Nigeria's  Leading Architectural Firm is looking for a Finacial Accountant to join their team.

Job Description

To develop and maintain adequate financial and accounting systems and procedures for the company with in-built controls, in order to provide accurate financial information, analysis and statutory reports.
To maintain the integrity of financial transactions in the company’s General Ledger and ensure full compliance with relevant international accounting standards, concepts and principles.

Job Responsibilities

Maintain the financial database and ensure the integrity of the ledger. Ensure the completeness and accuracy of all financial transactions in the General Ledger and ensure that all reconciliations are done in a timely manner.

 Prepare quarterly and annual Financial Statements and reports in compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards and relevant accounting concepts and principles

 Maintain Finance Lease schedule and ensure compliance with all relevant covenants, administrative requirements and obligations. Ensure timely and accurate booking of the related transactions.

 Follow up to resolve all internal and/or external audit issues and other enquiries (pre and post audit). This includes financial audits from government, tax and other regulatory agencies. Implement recommendations on the operation of the control systems and any other agreed recommendations by the auditors.

Provide an independent check and monitor expenses and revenues arising from existing and future contracts to verify occurrence, accuracy, completeness and proper classification of transactions.

 Liaise with the Tax Department to ensure correct computation of tax obligations including tax analysis on existing and future tax laws and tax implications on proposed Company initiatives.

 Carry out monthly and quarterly finance closure activities:

Ensure accurate and timely recording of monthly financial transactions.

 Ensure that services received but unpaid for in any month are accrued for in accordance with relevant accounting concepts and conventions. 

 Carry out periodic inter-company accounts reconciliation with stakeholders.

Ensure the monthly clearing and reconciliation of all assigned balance sheet accounts including monthly proof of accounts submitted for review and approval.

Ensure proper and orderly filing, storage and retrieval of accounting records. Act as record focal point for finance and accounting records.

Essential Requirement

The right candidate should:

Possess a University Degree in Accounting or a Finance related 

Masters in Business Administration is Desired.

Possess a professional accounting qualification: ICAN, ACCA, 

Have a minimum of 4 years post-graduation experience in a Finance related role. 
Cognate experience in an Architectural Firms will be an added advantage.
Be skilled in accounts operations and financial reporting
Minimum of 30-  35 year of age
Possess good communication, negotiating and interpersonal skills.
Be a Self-starter
Be fluent in English Language