Job Vacancies at Mctimothy Associates Consulting Limited

Mctimothy Associates Consulting Limited is a full-service Management consulting, Recruitment and Business Training Firm that enables business greatness and effectiveness through customer-centric innovative solutions. We are recruiting to fill the position below:     Job Title: Accountant Location: Lagos Job Descriptions

• Prepares asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analysing account information.
• Documents financial transactions by entering account information.
• Recommend financial actions by analysing accounting options.
• Summarize current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports.
• Substantiate financial transactions by auditing documents.
• Maintain accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures.
• Guide accounting clerical staff by coordinating activities and answering questions.
• Reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and analysing account information.
• Secure financial information by completing data base backups.
• Maintain financial security by following internal controls.
• Prepare payments by verifying documentation and requesting disbursements.
• Research and interpret accounting policies and regulations.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local financial legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions.
• Prepares special financial reports by collecting, analysing, and summarizing account information and trends.
• Maintain customer confidence and protects operations by keeping financial information confidential.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or relevant discipline.
• Certifications from ICAN or ACCA.
• Minimum of 5 years’ accounting experience in Pharmaceuticals.
• Experience in accounting process enhancement and cost control.
• Working knowledge of Sage Evolution or other accounting system an advantage.
• Conversant with Nigerian Taxation system.
• Proven ability to work with department Managers in terms of budgets, financial controls etc.
• Computer literate including Microsoft excel, Microsoft word etc
• Must reside around Ikeja, Ogba, Iyana Ipaja, Ojota, Berger, Ketu and environs.

• Candidates must have good communication and presentation skills and be result oriented.
• Team player, creative, positive, ambitious.

• Develop and implement comprehensive internal auditing policies and procedures
• Prepare Internal audit plan and provide oversight and direction in the execution, and reporting of internal audit engagements and projects within established timelines and budgets
• Coordinate with External Auditors, ensuring efficient implementation of the overall statutory financial audit plans.
• Oversee and review the drafting of internal audit reports and other audit deliverables, and direct the work conducted by external auditors.
• Conduct periodic financial, compliance, operational and special audits and carry out investigations into reported irregularities, as required.
• Review analyses of non-conformities discuss audit findings across the organization and suggest recommendations.
• Report to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors regarding internal control matters, results of audit reviews, the progression of audit plan and any other matters of discussion.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and changing regulatory guidelines to enable the development and implementation of appropriate control measures and monitoring mechanism as well as their continuous update / revision.
• Attend and participate in relevant meetings with key stakeholders.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Board.

• First degree in Accounting. Professional accounting certification, e.g. ACA, ACCA, CPA, CIMA, CISA or other relevant higher business degree as an added advantage
• Minimum eight (8) internal audit experience in a reputable organization, with at least three (3) years at managing the strategic direction of a business risk unit.
• Knowledge of internal audit methodologies, corporate governance procedures and accounting standards. Demonstrated understanding of operational dynamics.
• Good report writing and oral communication skills.
• Good knowledge and hands on practical experience and use of accounting packages and systems.
• Good decision making and problem-solving skills.
• Good leadership and people management skills.