Chartered Accountant in a Freight Forwarding Company

Our client, a freight forwarding company based in Apapa, Lagos is currently recruiting for the following position:

Job Title: Chartered Accountant

Location: Apapa, Lagos

Responsibilities

• Complying with all company, local, state, and federal accounting and financial regulations.
• Compiling, analyzing, and reporting financial data.
• Creating periodic reports, such as balance sheets, profit & loss statements, etc.
• Presenting data to managers, investors, and other entities.
• Auditing and analysing financial performance
• Financial forecasting and risk analysis
• Advising on how to reduce costs and increase profits
• Compiling and presenting financial and budget reports
• Ensure that financial statements and records comply with laws and regulations
• Keeping account books and systems up to date.
• Maintaining accurate financial records.
• Performing audits and resolving discrepancies.
• Computing taxes.
• Keeping informed about current legislation relating to finance and accounting.
• Assisting management in the decision-making process by preparing budgets and financial forecasts.
• Preparing accounts and tax returns
• Monitoring spending and budgets
• Any other tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• B.Sc / HND in Accounting. Postgraduate qualification will be an advantage.
• Must be a Chartered Accountant.
• Post qualification experience in Financial Accounting
• Sound independent judgment
• Excellent oral and written proficiency in English.
• Hands-on experience with accounting software packages, like FreshBooks and QuickBooks.
• Advanced MS Excel skills including Vlookups and pivot tables.
• Good knowledge of Accounting and Microsoft office packages
• Must have a good knowledge of IFRS
• High attention to detail and excellent analytical skills

Salary: 300,000 - 350,000

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter to: [email protected] with "Chartered Accountant" as subject of the email.

Application Deadline: 15th December, 2021