Accountant – Analyst – Lekki 1, Lagos

Job Description

FMR Agency is seeking a detail-oriented and skilled Accountant to manage financial records, perform reconciliations, and assist in budgeting and financial planning. The Accountant will play a critical role in supporting the financial health of the organization through accurate reporting, analysis, and compliance with accounting principles.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Recordkeeping: Maintain and update financial records by processing daily accounting transactions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll.
• Reconciliation: Perform monthly reconciliations of bank statements, credit card accounts, and balance sheet accounts.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare financial statements, including profit and loss, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Budgeting and Forecasting: Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and ongoing forecasts, analyzing variances and reporting insights to management.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal financial regulations, preparing for audits, and filing necessary reports on time.
• Expense Management: Oversee expense tracking and reporting, identifying opportunities for cost savings.
• Accounts Management: Oversee vendor and client accounts, and track billing, collections, and payments.
• Process Improvement: Assist in developing, implementing, and improving financial policies and procedures for efficiency.

Skills:

• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle).
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in work.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office applications.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience: 2-5 years of experience in accounting or finance; experience in [industry, if relevant] is a plus.

To Apply: submit your resume to [email protected] Using Accountant Lekki as the subject of the mail