Experienced Accountant

Excellium is seeking an Experienced Accountant. This role will be instrumental in overseeing the financial operations of the company, ensuring financial accuracy, and providing strategic financial insights

• Manage and
meticulously maintain all financial records, including complex accounts
payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and fixed asset registers.

• Ensure
accurate and timely processing of all financial transactions, verifying
supporting documentation and necessary approvals.

• Oversee
petty cash management, ensuring controls, timely reconciliations, and adherence
to company policies.

• Perform reconciliations
of bank statements, sub-ledgers to general ledger, and other critical accounts,
investigating and resolving discrepancies promptly.

• Preparation
of accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
(e.g. Statement of Financial Position, Statement of Profit or Loss and Other
Comprehensive Income, Statement of Cash Flows).

• Generate and
analyze various financial reports for management, providing insightful
commentary on variances and financial performance.

• Drive the
efficient execution of month-end and year-end closing procedures, ensuring all
entries are posted and reconciled.

• Support the
annual budgeting process and provide input for financial forecasting.

• Monitor
expenditures against budgets, identify significant variances, and provide
detailed explanations to management.

• Conduct
basic financial analysis to support decision-making, including trend analysis
and cost-benefit analysis.

• Implement
and maintain strong internal financial controls to safeguard company assets and
ensure data integrity.

• Ensure
strict adherence to local accounting standards, company policies, and relevant
Nigerian regulatory requirements (e.g., FIRS, LIRS, CAC, NSITF, PENCOM).

• Prepare and
submit accurate tax computations (e.g., Company Income Tax, Value Added Tax,
Withholding Tax, Pay As You Earn) and ensure timely remittance to relevant
authorities.

• Coordinate
and facilitate internal and external audit processes, providing necessary
documentation and explanations to auditors.

• Stay updated
with changes in Nigerian tax laws and accounting regulations, advising
management on potential impacts.

• Identify
opportunities to streamline accounting processes, enhance efficiency, and
improve accuracy through automation or procedural changes.

• Develop and
update accounting policies and procedures as required.

• Liaise
effectively with management, external auditors, tax consultants, and financial
institutions.

• Manage
vendor and client accounts, resolving complex billing issues and ensuring
timely collections for accounts receivable.

Requirements• Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related course

• Either ATS Certification or ICAN/ACCA Certification started
or completed

• Minimum of 3 years of progressive work experience as
an Accountant role in a structured organization.

• Demonstrated experience in preparing full sets of accounts
and financial statements.

• Proven experience with tax computations and filings in
Nigeria.

• Proficiency in accounting software packages

• Expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Office for financial
analysis and reporting.

• Strong grasp of Nigerian tax laws.

• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with a
keen eye for detail and accuracy.

• Strong organizational and time management abilities, capable
of managing multiple priorities and meeting strict deadlines.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the
ability to present financial information clearly and concisely.

• High level of integrity, discretion, and confidentiality in
handling sensitive financial information.

• Proactive, self-motivated, and capable of working
independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.

• Must be willing to resume immediately.

• Preferably live around Magodo, Ikeja, Ogudu and Environs

Benefits