Senior Accountant

Apapa · On-site

About this role

Our client is a global leader in moving and relocation, dedicated to providing seamless employee transfers, secure packing services, and household shipping to companies and individuals worldwide.

 
Job Summary

The Senior Accountant is responsible for overseeing the overall financial operations of AGS, ensuring accurate financial reporting, regulatory compliance, effective internal controls, cash flow management, and efficient accounting processes across all branches. The role also involves managing audits, taxation, receivables, invoicing, and asset management while supporting management with strategic financial insights and recommendations. 

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Accounting

  • Prepare periodic financial statements and management accounting reports in a timely and accurate manner.
  • Prepare, review, and maintain Trial Balances and General Ledger postings.
  • Ensure all accounting records are properly maintained in compliance with accounting standards and company policies.
  • Monitor daily financial transactions and ensure proper documentation of all accounting activities.
  • Conduct monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing processes.

Audit & Compliance

  • Manage the yearly statutory and external audit process.
  • Liaise with external auditors, tax consultants, and regulatory agencies.
  • Ensure full compliance with government statutory and regulatory requirements.
  • Coordinate and manage Federal and State Inland Revenue tax audits and related matters.
  • Ensure timely remittance of taxes, and other statutory obligations. 

Internal Control & Risk Management

  • Develop, implement, and monitor effective internal control systems.
  • Continuously review finance department processes and recommend improvements in line with leading practices.
  • Identify financial risks and implement corrective and preventive measures.
  • Ensure compliance with company financial policies and procedures. 

Working Capital & Cash Flow Management

  • Manage and coordinate working capital to ensure operational efficiency.
  • Monitor cash flow positions and prepare cash flow forecasts.
  • Optimize the management of payables, receivables, and liquidity.
  • Support management in financial planning and budgeting activities. 

Receivables & Invoicing

  • Oversee the preparation and timely delivery of invoices to clients.
  • Monitor customer accounts and ensure timely collection of outstanding payments.
  • Follow up on debtors and manage receivables effectively to reduce overdue accounts.
  • Reconcile customer accounts and resolve billing discrepancies. 

Asset Management

  • Maintain proper records of company assets and asset registers.
  • Monitor asset acquisition, utilization, depreciation, and disposal processes.
  • Conduct periodic asset verification and reconciliation exercises.
  • Ensure adequate safeguarding and accountability of company assets.


Requirements

  •  BSc/HND in accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field.
  • Professional certification such as ACA, ACCA
  • Minimum of 5–7 years relevant experience in finance and accounting roles.
  • Strong knowledge of financial reporting, taxation, audit, and internal controls.
  • Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office applications.
  • Strong analytical, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.


Company at a glance

Alan & Grant, is a firm of consultants creating innovative HR & Enterprise Solutions. We focus on enabling performance improvements around our clients’ people, product and project concerns.

We work with different organizations to conceptualize, build and deploy bespoke solutions aimed at improving overall performance and align workforce to long-term corporate objectives ensuring sustained growth and profitability in the process.

Our core competences are in

HR Advisory Services

Organizational Development (structure, policies, systems audit and development), Outsourcing Management (including people, function and process areas), Employee/HR Analytics, Employee Performance Management Systems, Salary survey and payroll management, Job Evaluation & Design,

Human Capacity Development

Gap Analysis, Competency Assessment & Design, Training Plan Design & Management, Facilitation, Curriculum & Content Development, Graduate Trainee Induction, Learning Academy Design & Development.

Talent Acquisition

Workforce Planning, Talent Sourcing, Executive Recruitment & Selection, Role Outsourcing, Assessment Centre Design & Management.

Enterprise Solutions

Market Research, Product Performance Review, Strategy Development, Quarterly/Yearly Performance Review, Quality Management Systems (ISO Audit, Assessment and Certification Preparation)

Project & Programme Management

Founded2016
Team Size2-10 employees
WorkspaceOn-site
IndustryHuman Resources Services
Location
Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

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