Management Accountant Bachelor Degree Job
2021-03-03 18:16 Accounting / Financial Services Lagos 1.8K viewsJob Details
Location: Yaba, Lagos
Job Type: Full Time
Department: Finance
Sector: Consumer Finance
Grade Level: Management Accountant 2 - Grade 8
Report to: Finance Manager
About the Role
Paga is looking for a passionate, self-driven and experienced Management Accountant to join our team! As the Management Accountant, you will be responsible for managing, developing, and overseeing the financial management system in our company.
The management accountant will be responsible for analyzing and advising our current and future expenditures for maximum ROI and project performance.
The ideal candidate will be well-versed in GAAP methodologies, and capable of creating cost-effective budgets for future projects.
They will also be responsible for developing, proposing, and implementing company-wide plans to reduce financial risks and lower costs as well as participate in project audits.
Primary Responsibilities
Analyse financial information, variance analysis and commentaries to assist business profitability and growth
Provide accurate and sound management reporting to assist with key decision making
Supervise month end financial activities. Assign and enforce deadlines for all stages of the closing process
Manage team members and oversee all aspects of account payable, account receivables and revenue assurance. Plan, assign and review team member’s work.
Provide financial advice by studying operational issues; applying financial principles and practices; developing recommendations
Follow and comply with international accounting standards for financial statements
Ensure compliance with all financial regulations
Contribute to annual budgeting and planning process
Prepare budget estimates and financial plans for management and board members.
Ensure tax compliance and returns.
Knowledge and Skill Requirements
Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of a 2:1 in Finance, Accounting or any related field and must be a chartered accountant or has a professional qualification (ACCA, ICAN, CIMA) in view
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Financial analysis
Proficiency across data, financial and strategy analysis
Broad experience and knowledge of accounting and reporting standards
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience in communicating and influencing senior stakeholders
Advanced computer software skills, including Excel macros and other accounting packages
Must have completed the mandatory NYSC.
Key Competencies:
An analytical approach to work
Commercial and business awareness
Strong attention to detail and an investigative nature
Good time management skills and the ability to prioritise
The capacity to make quick but rational decisions
Good time management skills and the ability to prioritise
Problem-solving skills and initiative
The potential to lead and motivate others
The ability to work as part of a team and to build strong working relationships
Self-Driven and hardworking
Discreet and respects confidentiality
Integrity and high professional/personal ethical standard.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply onlinehttps://paga.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=78&source=hotnigerianjobs
Company Description
We are recruiting to fill the position