Accounts Officer

Excellium is seeking an experience Accounts Officer to join our team. This role will be instrumental in overseeing the financial operations of the company, ensuring financial accuracy, and providing strategic financial insights

• Manage and meticulously maintain all financial records, including complex accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and fixed asset registers.
  
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of all financial transactions, verifying supporting documentation and necessary approvals.
  
• Oversee petty cash management, ensuring controls, timely reconciliations, and adherence to company policies.
  
• Perform reconciliations of bank statements, sub-ledgers to general ledger, and other critical accounts, investigating and resolving discrepancies promptly.
  
• Preparation of accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements (e.g. Statement of Financial Position, Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income, Statement of Cash Flows).
  
• Generate and analyze various financial reports for management, providing insightful commentary on variances and financial performance.
  
• Drive the efficient execution of month-end and year-end closing procedures, ensuring all entries are posted and reconciled.
  
• Support the annual budgeting process and provide input for financial forecasting.
  
• Monitor expenditures against budgets, identify significant variances, and provide detailed explanations to management.
  
• Conduct basic financial analysis to support decision-making, including trend analysis and cost-benefit analysis.
  
• Implement and maintain strong internal financial controls to safeguard company assets and ensure data integrity.
  
• Ensure strict adherence to local accounting standards company policies, and relevant Nigerian regulatory requirements (e.g., FIRS, LIRS, CAC, NSITF, PENCOM).
  
• Prepare and submit accurate tax computations (e.g., Company Income Tax, Value Added Tax, Withholding Tax, Pay As You Earn) and ensure timely remittance to relevant authorities.
  
• Coordinate and facilitate internal and external audit processes, providing necessary documentation and explanations to auditors.
  
• Stay updated with changes in Nigerian tax laws and accounting regulations, advising management on potential impacts.
  
• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes, enhance efficiency, and improve accuracy through automation or procedural changes.
  
• Develop and update accounting policies and procedures as required.
  
• Liaise effectively with management, external auditors, tax consultants, and financial institutions.
  
• Manage vendor and client accounts, resolving complex billing issues and ensuring timely collections for accounts receivable.
  

• Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related course
  
• Either ATS Certification or ICAN/ACCA Certification started or completed
  
• Minimum of 3 years of progressive work experience as an Account Officer role in a structured organization.
  
• Demonstrated experience in preparing full sets of accounts and financial statements.
  
• Proven experience with tax computations and filings in Nigeria.
  
• Proficiency in accounting software packages
  
• Expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Office for financial analysis and reporting.
  
• Strong grasp of Nigerian tax laws.
  
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail and accuracy.
  
• Strong organizational and time management abilities, capable of managing multiple priorities and meeting strict deadlines.
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly and concisely.
  
• High level of integrity, discretion, and confidentiality in handling sensitive financial information.
  
• Proactive, self-motivated, and capable of working independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
  
• Must be willing to resume immediately.