adminWorkforce Group: One of our clients in the financial consulting space is recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Audit & Compliance Officer.
Location: Victoria Island, Lagos.
Employment Type: Full-time.
Job Responsibilities
- Prepare audit schedules and ensure compliance with external audits by collating required documents.
- Post all raised audit journals into the firm’s accounting system and address queries from external auditors during audits.
- Prepare financial analyses and reports.
- Assist with preparing and monitoring budgets.
- Maintain and reconcile balance sheet and general ledger accounts.
- Prepare revenue projections and forecast expenditures.
- Assist with annual audit preparations.
- Prepare a regular financial statement for the business.
- Maintained an updated fixed asset register, reviewed expense reports, and assisted in implementing internal financial controls.
- Oversee the provision of supporting documents for tax audits, keep updated tax rate schedules, and escalate outstanding taxes not remitted by clients to the finance lead/tax consultant.
- Maintain a current schedule of Withholding Tax (WHT) on income and ensure prompt remittance of VAT, WHT, and other statutory charges Verify the accuracy of raised invoices before sending and uploading them into the system.
- Provide reports on overdue invoices, monitor and resolve bank issues, and report daily on bank account balances.
- Assist the finance manager with research for data-supporting strategy generation.
- Contribute financial information to develop organisational strategies, handle tasks allocated by the finance lead, and oversee the daily activities of finance team members.
Job Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience; experience in an accounting consulting firm is an added advantage.
- B.Sc., M.BA/M.Sc. in Accounting or a related discipline.
Professional Qualifications:
- ICAN and ACCA are an added advantage.
- Proficiency in QuickBooks, analytical skills, MS Excel, and financial systems.
Key Competencies:
- Financial Reporting & Forecasting Cost Management & Budgeting.
Salary
N400,000 / Month (Net)
Application Closing Date
21st February, 2025.
admin