Accounting Manager

About the job Accounting Manager

Our client is a national diversified general contractor and one of Nigeria's largest private construction groups. They are now seeking to recruit an amazing 'Accounting Manager' at their premises in Lagos, Nigeria.

Supervisory Responsibilities: • Oversees Accounting department. • Oversees the system of internal controls over accounting functions to minimize risk.

Duties/Responsibilities: • Maintain, analyze and reconcile general ledger accounts as necessary. • Prepare and/or review appropriate ledger entries . • Ensure all accounting entries are being posted to the appropriate GL account . • Reconcile sub-ledger ( AR , AP, FA, Inventory) to general ledger account balances • Maintain and reconcile fixed assets schedules and run monthly depreciation. • Routinely audits workflow to assure all accounting transactions are appropriately authorized. • Reconciling payroll accounts and overseeing the processing of state and federal payroll taxes. • Maintains the Petty Cash float at HO . • Ensure that all necessary documents are requested, collected, and compiled. • Maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures. • Monitor accountants, and bookkeepers. • Assist the Group Financial Controller in the monthly and year end closing process. • Work with the Group Financial Controller to ensure correct and timely reporting at year end and provide required statements and information for the annual audit. • Performs other related duties as assigned. • Report directly to the Group Financial Controller.

Requirements: • Bachelors degree in accounting. • Five years or more of accounting experience required. • Consistent, accurate and pays strict attention to detail • Excellent supervisory skills. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Excellent organizational and time management skills. • Proficient in Microsoft Office suite. • Strong aptitude for numbers, spreadsheets, and financial reports