Operations Accountant (Network Infrastructure Company)

About Company

Our client is a startup network infrastructure company that specializes in providing managed services for infrastructure, network management, data integrations, and application management in Nigeria. The Company is known for its reputation for delivering high-quality service and ensuring customer satisfaction.

The company is seeking to hire an experienced Operations Accountant who will be responsible for managing the company’s day-to-day accounting operations, including month-end, quarterly, and year-end reconciliations, management accounts, and reports. S/he will be directly responsible for handling the company's WHT, PAYE, pension, and VAT remittance.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing of all company cash payables to trade and operational service providers.
• Ensure proper ledger management and account reconciliations.
• Maintain the company's fixed assets acquisitions, disposals, and reconciliation.
• Consistent analysis of company expenses to ensure alignment with budgetary allocations.
• Prepare the annual audit files as per the external audit requirements with detailed listings.
• Assist in the preparation of the company’s annual budget and financial forecasts.
• Preparation, improvement, and management of company financial policies, procedures, and processes.
• Assist in the preparation of the Management account.
• Preparation of the company's financial statements, income statement, and cash flow.
• Responsible for maintaining credible financial records in accordance with accounting rules and standards.
• Processing invoices, tracking outstanding invoices, and following up on overdue invoices.
• Responsible for ordering, verifying that supplies received are listed on requisitions and invoices.
• Review stocks, supplies, and equipment, and compile records of supply transactions aboard ship.
• Review records of all incoming and outgoing goods.
• Ensure accurate financial records, ledgers, reconciliation of accounts, and preparation of financial statements.
• As a full-time employee, S/he is expected to comply fully with the policies and procedures of the organization.
• As a full-time employee, S/he should expect that his or her employment terms and conditions shall comply with the relevant employment and labour laws and regulations.
• He or she is expected to resume work on every working day of the month not later than 8 am and to close for the day not earlier than 5 pm of the same day. All relevant and approved breaks, allowance periods shall apply.
• Based on the urgency of work assignments, the company might deem it necessary to request additional or lower working hours.
• He or she is expected to carry out all assignments with professionalism, diligence, and ethics. In addition, he or she is expected to comply with all the terms and conditions contained in the employee handbook or manual.
• He or she must have the requisite work experience required for the job function.

Specific Expectations

• He or she is expected to support the Financial Controller in the preparation of the company's monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• He or she is expected to ensure the company's accounting software (QuickBooks) is up to date.
• He or she is expected to ensure compliance with relevant accounting Standards (FIRS/GAAP) and local regulatory requirements.
• He or she is expected to oversee company assets and maintain the Asset register.
• He or she is expected to support the financial controller in the preparation of the company budget.
• He or she is expected to work with the project department to optimize operational costs.

Performance Indicators

• Production of Cost Optimization policies and reports
• Ensuring accounts payable and receivable are up to date
• Production of detailed Monthly/Quarterly Profitability Reports
• Production of Monthly/Quarterly Cashflow Reports
• Monthly filing of WHT and VAT

Key Requirements

• B.Sc. in Accounting, Finance, or relevant field + Professional Qualification (ICAN, ACCA)
• 4-5 years’ experience in finance or a similar role
• Previous verifiable & quantifiable experience in the finance department
• Good knowledge of Accounting Software (Sage, QuickBooks, Xero, etc) and MS Excel
• Extensive experience utilizing the QuickBooks accounting package is mandatory
• Intermediate report writing skills
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting principles and accounting/budgeting practice