Project Accountant at Menzon Nigeria Limited

Menzon Nigeria Limited is a professional Outsourcing Company with specialization in Human Resource Management, Training and Planning. Her key focus emphasizes the engagement of Professionalism in Human Capital Need analysis, Planning, Sourcing, Placement, Mgt and disengagement/exit with full compliance to Global Standards. Our company is incorporated in Nigeria and registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission with RC No: 830015, giving us a unique opportunity of leveraging on the evolving trend in Human Capital Resourcing and outsourcing in Nigeria.

We are recruiting experienced candidates to join our Accounts & Finance team in the position below:

Job Title: Project Accountant

Location: Garki, Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Overview

• The Accounts & Finance Team will be headed by a senior accounting Officer in the Group. The account and finance team will be responsible for handling all accounting and finance related issues in the Group.
• The team is responsible for handling budgeting, receivables, reconciliations, payment of salaries, tax deductions and other statutory deductions and payment of regulatory agencies fees and levies where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Ensure documentation of all financial transactions using electronic accounting system and ensure that all accounting entries have valid supporting documents.
• Generate and/or prepare financial reports, statements etc. as required.
• Compile, analyse and report financial data.
• Review and reconcile bank statements and bookkeeping ledgers.
• Liaise with internal and external auditors as directed.
• Assist with filling and remittance of statutory deductions.
• Handle sensitive information in a confidential manner.
• Ensure that all accounting transactions comply with the law as well as company’s policies, standards and guidelines
• Keep abreast of developments relating to accounting and finance.
• Issue purchase orders and invoices and process payments promptly.
• Ensure all account-related matters are swiftly attended to.
• Verify accounting documents and records for accuracy and recommend and/or implement correction as necessary.
• Assist with investment/project appraisals and financial forecasting as required.
• Assist with verification of fixed assets and regularly update the fixed asset registers.
• Manage assigned accounts of business unit(s) or projects including to track budget and report variance.
• Participate in monthly, quarterly and annual closing activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree / HND in Accounting, Finance, Economics or relevant field.
• Minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience in accounting or finance capacities.
• Professional certification in Accounting (ICAN or ACCA) is an added advantage.
• In-depth understanding of business bookkeeping procedures.
• Excellent knowledge of accounting procedures and regulations including the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Commitment to ethical standards and high level of personal and professional integrity.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Professional level verbal and written communication with good report writing and presentation skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently with little or no supervision.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Hands on experience with accounting software and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to demonstrate a positive attitude at all times including to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to keep an open and objective view and maintain confidentiality.

Salary
N150,000 – N200,000 Monthly.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter as an attachment to: [email protected] using “Application for the Post of a Project Accountant” as the subject of the mail.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Application Deadline  30th October, 2022.