Accountant Job at SIMS Nigeria Limited

SIMS Nigeria Limited - We specialize in the assembly, distribution and sales of consumer electronics from major brands such as - Samsung, Panasonic, Royal, Skyworth, Electrolux, Bosch, Philips and Powermatic.Our business started out in 1987 and since then we have grown to be a market leader in the home appliances & consumer electronics market in Nigeria. We operate a number of branches that cut across most of Nigeria’s geopolitical zones in major cities such as Lagos, Port-Harcourt, Abuja, Onitsha, Enugu, Uyo and Kano.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Accountant

Job Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

  • Management and reporting of financial data of the organization. To prepare financial reports to track the organizations assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liabilities and other related financial activities.
  • To ensure compliance with financial reporting and other standard accounting procedures.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

  • To perform general accounting and other related duties in the accounting department.
  • To prepare periodic (monthly) balance sheets, income statements and profit and loss statements.
  • To maintains the general ledger.
  • To code invoices, set up new accounts, reconcile accounts and close the monthly books.
  • To reconcile bank accounts at least monthly, verify deposits and address inquiries from banks.
  • To reconcile customer accounts and manage accounts receivable collections.
  • To verify payment of invoices associated with accounts payable and ensure payments are charged to the appropriate accounts.
  • To provide auditors with assistance; gathers necessary account information and documents to perform annual audit.
  • To file required tax forms and other financial obligations.
  • To initiate and manage accounting software used by the organization and recommend updates to enhance the accounting software.
  • Other duties as may be assigned.

Education and Work Experience

  • Qualification to Degree level in a Finance related course.
  • 4 years cognate experience in finance related role.
  • Professional Qualification is an added advantage. (ICAN, CAT, ACCA)

Skills and Behaviour:

  • Extensive knowledge of accounting procedures and regulations.
  • Highly proficient with accounting software.
  • Very good oral and written communication.
  • Deep attention to details and strong analytical skills.
  • Good interpersonal and organizational skills.