Jobs in Abuja for Accountants and Secretary/Front Desk Officers, March 18th 2014

Toteam Construction Limited - A leading Construction Company located at the heart of Abuja town is looking to recruit a focused, energetic, results-driven, committed and experienced individual, to fill the position of
Job Title: Accountant
Location: Abuja
Job Summary

• To Lead the Accounts unit, ensuring an effective utilization of its capacity toward the achievement of the organization’s aims, vision and mission.
• To ensure effective strategic and operational financial planning, management, monitoring and reporting to enhance the decision making process of Senior Management
• To ensure ongoing viability and secure the organization’s financial future in line with the organization’s plan, mission and values.
• To ensure effective control of all company financial, accounting and information processing systems, whilst developing and maintaining proper procedures and reporting systems to ensure compliance with statutory and company regulations. 

• The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.
• Document all financial transactions.
• Reconcile and maintain balance sheet accounts and draw up monthly financial reports
• Administer accounts receivable and accounts payable
• Prepare tax computations and returns
• Implement and maintain internal financial controls and procedures
• Ensure the integrity of the Company’s ledgers and associated systems.
• Produce monthly management accounts forecasts and information monitoring the various aspects of the Company’s performance within the specified timescales.
• Produce statutory accounts.
• Provide statutory returns for tax, VAT and other government departments.
• Maintain a fixed asset register.
• Assist in the production and development of the Company’s Business Plan and budgets.
• Identify training needs within the department and make suitable recommendations for action.
• Seek improvements in the Company’s information systems (manual and electronic).
• Identify and evaluate areas for improvement of profit with particular regard to cost reductions and methodology.

• First degree in a numerate discipline plus any Professional Accounting Qualification – ACA,CIMA, CPA, ACCA
• Minimum of five (5) years relevant experience in core accounting function from a leading or well-structured Construction firm. (very important)
• Relevant finance experience should include planning, forecasting and enterprise financial systems with emphasis on financial reporting, budgeting and profit and loss analysis.
• Good and holistic understanding of the business operations, inter-relationships and dependencies.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Excellent communication and networking skills.
• Good presentation and negotiation skills.
• Excellent problem analysis and solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficient in the use of office productivity tools.

• Minimum of HND in relevant discipline.
• Minimum of two (2) years relevant experience.
• Excellent typing skills
• Excellent communication and networking skills.
• Good problem analysis and solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficient in the use of office productivity tools.