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Senior Accountant
About this role
Elvaridah is seeking a Senior Accountant in Lagos to oversee daily financial operations and ensure the accuracy of corporate accounting records. The role involves managing reconciliations, leading month-end, quarter-end and year-end closings, and delivering financial insights to support business growth.
What you would do
- Oversee and manage the general ledger, ensuring accurate and timely recording of all transactions
- Lead month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing processes and prepare the financial statements
- Perform complex bank, inventory and intercompany reconciliations
- Analyse financial data to identify variances, trends and opportunities for cost reduction
- Manage tax compliance, including sales tax filings, and coordinate with external auditors for annual reviews
- Assist in the development and monitoring of annual budgets and monthly forecasts
What they are asking for
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a senior-level capacity
- Advanced proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, macros)
- Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting standards
- Proven ability to handle high-volume transactions with extreme accuracy
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to present financial data to non-finance stakeholders
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