Senior Accountant Job at Amaget Online Store

Amaget Online Store is one of Nigeria’s leading online market place; we are a one-stop shop for all your IT needs. We launched in 2008 and our mission is to make Amaget Online Store your preferred shopping destination. We serve a retail customer base that continues to grow exponentially.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Senior Accountant
Job Location: Ikeja Computer Village, Lagos
Employment Type: Full Time

Job Brief

  • We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to oversee general accounting operations by controlling and verifying our financial transactions.
  • Senior Accountant responsibilities include reconciling account balances and bank statements, maintaining general ledger and preparing month-end close procedures.
  • A successful Senior Accountant combines excellent analytical skills with a thorough knowledge of accounting principles to analyze financial reports and forecasts.

Senior Accountant Responsibilities

  • Verifying, allocating, posting and reconciling accounts payable and receivable
  • Producing error-free accounting reports and present their results
  • Analyzing financial information and summarizing financial status
  • Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures
  • Participate in financial standards setting and in forecast process
  • Provide input into department’s goal-setting process
  • Prepare financial statements and produce budget according to schedule
  • Assist with tax audits and tax returns
  • Direct internal and external audits to ensure compliance
  • Plan, assign and review staff’s work
  • Support month-end and year-end close process
  • Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
  • Liaise with the Managing Director and Human Resource Manager on how to improve financial procedures.

Requirements

  • BS Degree in Accounting, Finance or relevant
  • Minimum of 3 years proven experience as a Financial Controller, Accounting Supervisor, or senior accountant (with an IT Sales company is a great advantage)
  • Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures and foreign exchange
  • In-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
  • Awareness of business trends
  • Familiarity with financial accounting statements
  • Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process
  • Hands-on experience with accounting software packages, like FreshBooks and QuickBooks
  • Advanced MS Excel skills
  • Accuracy and attention to detail – very crucial
  • Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills
  • Relevant certification.

Monthly Salary Budget
N120,000 - N150,000 / month.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resume in PDF Format to: recruitment@amaget.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Note: Please read the requirements carefully before sending in your Resume.