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Role Responsibilities
The Senior Accountant will report directly to the company’s Head of Finance; their responsibilities will include (but not be limited to) the following:
- Verify, allocate, post, and reconcile accounts payable and receivable.
- Analyze financial information and summarize financial status
- Spot errors and suggest ways to improve efficiency
- Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures.
- Manage accounting assistants and Bookkeepers
- Prepare financial statements and budget
- Assist with statutory and tax audit
- Generate and deliver reports to different departments as needed.
- Actively investigate and resolve irregularities in both incoming and outgoing payments.
- Update the fixed asset register and maintain the necessary books of accounts.
- Update the inventory software.
- Reconcile reports to third-party records such as bank statements.
- Support month-end and year-end close processes.
- Direct internal and external audits to ensure compliance.
- Liaise with Head of Finance and CFO to improve financial procedures
Qualifications
- Candidates should possess a B.Sc or HND in Accounts and Finance-related roles.
- Minimum of 5 years cognate experience as an Accountant. Experience in the Health sector will be an added advantage.
- Chartered membership of a relevant professional association.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office package, especially Excel and Word.
- Hands-on experience with accounting packages such as Xero.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills.
- Demonstrates ability to identify, prevent, and solve problems.
- Ability to work under pressure, independently, and with limited supervision flexibility.
- Ability to work in a dynamic environment and to multitask to meet deadlines.
- Promotes teamwork, contributes towards building team consensus, and acts as a team player.
- Consistently approach work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude.
Benefits
- Health insurance & complementary health services at MDaaS diagnostic clinics
- Pension Remittance
- Hybrid work option (option to work remotely 2 days per week)
- Paid leave and sick days
- Monthly team activities
- Professional development opportunities
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