General Accountant

FlexiSAF Edusoft Limited is a Software company that is focused primarily on education. Since its inception in 2010, FlexiSAF has continued to take giants strides in reinventing learning and inspiring people to make lifelong positive impact. ‍ With over 500 institutions, (primary, secondary, tertiary, government parastatals and learning centres), over 100 staff and 6 branches, everything we do has our clients at the epicentre.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: General Accountant

Job Location: Lagos Job Type: Full-time

Role Profile

• As an Accountant specializing in Records and Reporting, you will play a crucial role in maintaining accurate financial records and generating timely and insightful financial reports.
• Your responsibilities will include recording financial transactions, reconciling accounts, preparing financial statements, and supporting internal and external audits.
• Your attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and knowledge of accounting principles will contribute to the organizations financial transparency and compliance.

Key Responsibilities Financial Record-Keeping:

• Maintain and update financial records, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and fixed asset registers.
• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial data by reviewing and verifying transactions, reconciling discrepancies, and resolving any issues or errors.
• Prepare and maintain supporting documentation for financial transactions and records.

Financial Reporting:

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
• Analyze financial data and provide insights to management regarding trends, variances, and financial performance indicators.
• Assist in the preparation of management reports, financial forecasts, and budgets.

Compliance and Audit Support:

• Assist in preparing financial data and reports for internal and external audits.
• Collaborate with auditors to provide requested information and address any audit findings or recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, tax regulations, and company policies.

Reconciliation and Analysis:

• Conduct regular bank reconciliations to ensure accurate recording of cash transactions.
• Perform account reconciliations for key balance sheet accounts, investigating and resolving discrepancies.
• Analyze financial data and provide explanations for variances or unusual trends.

Process Improvement:

• Identify opportunities for process improvements in financial record-keeping and reporting, and actively contribute to their implementation.
• Streamline accounting processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy in financial operations.
• Stay updated with accounting regulations and industry best practices, recommending changes to policies and procedures as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional accounting qualification e.g. CPA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent, or significant experience i.e. qualified by experience
• Proven experience as an Accountant or in a similar role, with a focus on records and reporting.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in financial record-keeping.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication skills to present financial information to stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and financial reporting standards.
• Proficiency in using accounting software and financial systems.
• Advanced Excel skills for data analysis and reporting.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Significant experience of delivering high-quality working as a Management Accountant, Accountant, Financial Management role within accounting and reporting service or equivalent high level of integrity and confidentiality in handling financial information.