Vacant Job For an Accountant at IntroIT Consulting Limited

IntroIT Consulting Limited is Nigeria's best web applications solutions provider. We design and implement full application suites for the enterprise and small businesses. At introIT Consulting, we have one simple motivation - if we can think it, we can do it. We believe in us and in our abilities to make it happen where ever and whenever. And we do IT right, the first time, all the time. We've come out of tough projects bigger, better, smarter and more convinced about our abilities and this is why we are among the very best in applications development and systems integration in Africa. We are recruiting to fill the position below:     Job Title: Accountant Location: Abuja Division: Finance Department/Unit: Accounts/Final Account Grade: Senior Management Cadre Job Objectives

• That the companies have the rights and obligations to their respective assets and liabilities
• That all financial transactions are correctly disclosed within the stipulated accounting periods using the appropriate accounting policies in accordance with required reporting standards
• That appropriate and correct financial records are maintained for individual projects as a basis for determining their profitability
• To ensure proper documentation and maintenance of financial records using the appropriate filing system
• To ensure that the financial statements as a whole do not present material misstatement in terms of income and expenditure (recurrent and capital) as a result of errors or fraud
• To provide the basis for measuring financial objectives within a given period
• To serve as a tool for effective and efficient business management
• That all financial transactions are completely captured within the stipulated accounting period
• That the financial transactions captured in the financial statements, occurred within the stipulated accounting period
• That all assets and liabilities within the stipulated accounting period are correctly valued
• That all assets and liabilities exist within the stipulated accounting period

• Interprets financial data for the purpose of determining past financial performance
• To oversee the preparation of working papers and approved budgets; ensures that expenditures for budgets and contracts are monitored and that reports are prepared to maintain balanced accounts.
• Develops management, narrative, and statistical reports to aid management’s decision
• Develops and maintains contract job accounts for the purpose of performance measurement
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• Preparing and compiling monthly financial statements, expenditure analysis, and a budget control to ensure transparency within departments.
• Authorizes payments and monitor other expenditures and report major variances
• Maintains company- wide assets register
• Designs and implements company-wide policies and procedures with regard to finance and accounting.
• He counsels senior management and provides strategic leadership with regards to financial decision making.
• Liaises with internal and external auditors in completing audits.
• Develops and supervises the complete accounting process of related companies.
• Develops and manages cash flow projections
• Monitors, identifies, and communicates deficit budget expenditures for the purpose of resolving funding shortfalls
• Keeps abreast of laws and regulations that apply to a particular staff function or field of professional expertise to maintain up-to-date compliance
• Oversees the receipt of payments from project sponsors and participate in the development of payment schedules
• Ensures compliance with all relevant government agencies and industrial regulations and restrictions
• Monitors and ensures the correct deductions and timely remittance of all payroll deductions to relevant agencies
• Liaises with appropriate internal and external administrative offices to ensure that required procedures are followed.
• Identifies budget issues, provides alternative solutions, and resolves problems.
• Monitors and approves expenditures throughout the budgetary period.
• Supervises individual attendance records and payroll processing

• Functionally reports to: Head, Finance
• Administratively reports to: CEO/Head, Finance
• Supervises: Bookkeeper

• The extent to which required financial reports are correctly prepared
• The extent to which all prepared reports meets the deadline of 1 week after the end of the month under consideration
• The extent to which supporting documents for all payments made are complete and attached
• The degree of response to all assigned responsibilities
• The quality of observations and advice offered and accepted by management on operational and strategic matters arising
• The extent to which budget is allocations are appropriated accordingly
• The extent to which conflicts and operational risks are managed
• The extent to which attention is paid to details and enhancement of financial reports
• The extent to which quality reports are rendered
• The extent to which rendered reports are innovatively created to aid management’s decisions
• The extent to which management’s attention is drawn to operational risks
• The extent to which management’s attention is drawn to unfolding enabling relevant laws and regulations and productivity guidelines
• The extent to which interpersonal relations among staff is maintained
• The extent to which one copes with working under pressure and meeting deadlines
• The extent to which payment vouchers were properly authorized and approved
• The extent to which accurate data in respect of related party transactions is maintained
• The quality of relevant financial planning and advice rendered to management upon which excellent investment and operational decisions are based
• The timely completion of management accounts for the purpose of performance management
• The quality of assets register maintained
• The extent to which cost is efficiently managed
• The extent to which material misstatement in the financial statements due to either error or fraud is minimized
• The extent to which payroll deductions were remitted to the appropriate regulatory agencies

• The person should possess at least a first degree within Accounting, Finance, Business or related field of study. He should also possess professional accounting qualification of ICAN, ACCA or other relevant bodies with at least 3-4 year experience within the industry.

• A sound knowledge of the principles, procedures and practices of financial records and transactions
• A comprehensive knowledge and experience of working in a computerized accounting and record keeping environment e.g. accounting softwares and Microsoft office
• A sound knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards(IFRS)

• Ability to work without supervision
• Ability to identify and maintain current knowledge of developments relating to the professional matters of interest to accountants
• An excellent interpersonal relationship.
• Ability to gather, analyze and evaluate facts and to prepare and present a clear, concise financial oral and written  reports when required