Vacancy at Women in Management, Business & Public Service For Accountant

 

  Women in Management, Business and Public Service (WIMBIZ) is a Nigerian-based non-governmental organisation formed in 2002 by 14 individuals to be the voice for women in careers and businesses. In addition, the organisation was established to create a platform for women to interact and address gender inequalities in the workplace and businesses and assist them in managing these challenges. WIMBIZ offers a variety of programmes throughout the year, which are focused on developing the leadership capacity of women and building value added business relationships. WIMBIZ are currently seeking to engage dynamic, passionate, result oriented and self motivated individual to fill up the position of an Accountant for the organization. The individual hired for this position will have financial oversight of the organization’s operations. Job Description:

• Manage the inflow and outflow of funds
• Compile and analyse financial information for the group
• Prepare financial statements and bank reconciliation analysis (monthly, quarterly and annually) of the group’s financial transaction
• Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted accounting policies and procedures
• Prepare and enter appropriate and comprehensive journal entries into accounting software tools
• Prepare periodic financial reports for Management when required
• Prepare product/programme cost accounting, product/programme price development and inventory management and control
• Establish and monitor the implementation and maintenance of accounting control procedures
• Financial audit preparation and coordinate the audit process
• Manage, monitor and support taxation issues
• Maintain and account for petty cash including handling, reconciliation and reporting
• Prepare the organisation’s yearly budget, cash flow and funding analysis
• Work with the management team to improve forecasting, budgeting, planning and financial analyses processes
• Develop and maintain financial data bases
• Analyse and advise on business operations including revenue and expenditure trends, financial commitment and future revenue
• Ensure accurate and appropriate recording and analysis of revenue and expenses

Qualification Required

• Accounting degree or equivalent
• A professional certificate such as ICAN and ACCA will be an advantage
• Knowledge of accepted accounting practices and principles
• Knowledge of economic principles
• Knowledge of auditing practices and principle
• Knowledge of applicable laws, codes and regulations
• Knowledge and experience of related computer related applications
• Minimum of 3 years experience in the management of financial systems and budgets, financial reporting, financial data analysis, auditing, taxation and providing financial advice.

Key Competences

• Attention to details and accuracy
• A high level of integrity
• Strong communication and writing skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong planning, management and organisational skills
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Ability to multitask
• Ability to manage confidential information
• A self starter
• Good team player
• Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines

Duration: Full time employment Location: Lagos Remuneration: Attractive and will be commensurate with experience. Interested applicants should send an email to wimbiz@wimbiz.org with Application for Role of Accountant in the subject by day, Friday , July 25  2014. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.