Experienced Accountant

Excellium is seeking an Experienced Accountant. 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 Accountant 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.
  
• Preferably live around Magodo, Ikeja, Ogudu and Environs