Fosad Consulting Limited Recruits Financial Accountant

Our client, a non-bank financial institution providing services in Private Equity, Capital raising and Investment management to a diverse base of investors and business owners with strong interest in Nigeria and the broader West African economic region now requires a Financial Accountant for their Lagos office


Job Title: Financial Accountant

Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Job Description

• Responsible for overall Finance and Accounting activities of the company and their Subsidiaries
• Support and supervise junior accounting staff to ensure the effective operation of the finance and accounts departments
• Ensure that the financial policies /procedures of the company are implemented Efficiently and in line with generally accepted accounting practices (NASB & IFRS)
• Spearhead the conversion to IFRS
• Manage the bank and treasury processes of the company
• Institute adequate financial control systems and processes to secure the assets and Efficient operation of the organization
• Develop key financial processes including budgeting, management & financial Accounting/reporting
• Daily management accounts
• Monthly management reports and analyses
• Monthly, quarterly and annual budgeting and variation reporting. 

Qualifications

• Must hold a professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, or ACMA)
• Minimum of 5 years post-NYSC relevant professional experience in accounting or audit related functions with a Capital Markets Operator or Financial Institution
• Knowledge of IFRS
• Must have excellent hands-on experience with at least one Accounting package and MS Office Suite
• Must exhibit good organizational and communication skills with excellent command of spoken and written English
• Must be a team player. 

Application Closing Date: 10th September, 2013