SENIOR FINANCE ACCOUNTANT NEEDED.

Senior Finance Accountant

in a firm in Lagos Full-time

Industry Retail / Wholesales
Specialization Accounting / Audit / Tax,
Minimum Qualification Degree
Required Experience 5 - 7 years
Application Deadline 2015-01-30

Persianas Retail Limited is the premier retailer of international brands in Nigeria.

The Company seeks to fill the role of Senior Finance Accountant within its Finance & Logistics department 

Job Summary 

• Performance of a variety of accounting and bookkeeping duties according to established policies and procedures
• Analysis and preparation of financial and management reports to aid management decisions 
• Ensure accuracy of PRL financial records and compliance with best practice financial management principles and regulatory requirements 

Key Duties and Responsibilities 

• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of period management reports to aid management decision-making process 
• Prepare periodic financial reports, ensuring compliance with defined accounting policies and financial reporting standards 
• Perform financial analysis as required 
• Prepare and ensure prompt remission of all statutory payments towards including VAT, PAYE tax, employee and Company pension contributions
• Liaise with Auditors/ Tax consultant and external Auditors (FIRS/LIRS etc) on various audit activities 
• Perform general internal audit activities for PRL 
• Manage PRL’S general ledger and account statements; and ensure all transactions are processed in line with acceptable accounting principles 
• Maintain Petty cash Book 
• Perform periodic ledger and bank reconciliations as required 
• Oversees POS collection and re-conciliation
• Maintain an accurate and up-to-date record of all financial activities
• Provide assistance with stock reconciliation and reports at PRL retail outlets as required 
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Head, Finance & Logistics Key Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in Accounting 
• Relevant professional qualifications such as ACA, ACCA 
• Minimum of five (5) – seven (7) years relevant experience in Accounting/ Audit 
• Good working knowledge of Accounting Software/computers/ Microsoft office 
• Good financial and accounting knowledge, including understanding of finance best practices and IFRS/ international accounting and financial reporting standards 
• Good communication, interpersonal and people management skills

To apply, send your CV to 3b3c1@jbng.me.