[Vacancy] Accountant at Cifman College

Cifman College is a co-educational secondary institution, founded in April 2009, with a focus on offering all-around education through an integrated scheme of a mix of Nigerian and British curricula. The curricula and co-curricula activities are student-centered and are channeled towards students’ strength and their core competence in a bid to achieve independence in learning and learners being critical to what they learn.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Accountant
Location: Lagos

Responsibilities:

Monitor the day-to-day financial operations within the company, such as payroll, invoicing, and other transactions
Prepare the annual and monthly budgets and monitor adherence to budget through monthly performance reviews
Prepare a cashflow projection for the company and manage the cash position
Prepare and present Financial Analytics for Decision Making
Assist with preparing tax returns and complying with corporate reporting requirements
Ensure that all statutory deductions are filed on time
Effectively manage all customer accounts receivables
Processing the employees’ expense reports and verifying that all expenses are captured correctly and are within approved limits
Reviews invoices, receipts and other documents supporting transactions to verify the accuracy
Prepare, review and analyse monthly financial statements and report any variances to management, while identifying areas for improvement
Coordinate the month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing processes
Coordinate the statutory audit of financial statements and ensure that they filed with regulatory authorities on time
Assess financial risks
In formal meetings, present financial reports to board members, stakeholders, executives, and clients.
Ensure that all finance policies and procedures for the company are strictly adhered to.
Examine financial and legal documents to verify accuracy and adherence to financial regulations and accounting principles.