Deloitte West & Central Africa, Nigeria’s leading professional services firm, is looking to hire a Senior Account Officer to join its team in the Mid-Africa region.

Title: SENIOR ACCOUNT OFFICER
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Reference Code: WECA – FinR002

Description

• The Senior Account Officer will report directly the Finance Manager and be responsible for the Branch office function.
• The successful candidate will ensure that fee notes are raised and settled promptly, vendors are paid timely, best practices are in place for the collection/ vendor payment process; and reporting of receipts/payments, is timely and accurate.
• The Senior Account Officer will oversee a team of 4-5 staff;
• Support technology improvements and manage process redesign initiatives.

The responsibilities and duties this position include, are not limited to:

• Maintain the oversight and reporting requirement of branch offices
• Prepare and/or assist with the development of financial documents,
processing and budget execution by branch offices.
• Provide analytical support for specific programs with respect to budget formulation, execution, and reporting. .
• Assist with collecting, tracking, verifying, and reporting on receipts,
payments, commitments and obligations.
• Record and maintain financial transactions and documents in various financial and document management system including providing analytical support to the budget decision-making support process and performing financial analysis and account reconciliation

Requirements

• The qualified candidate must have a first degree in Accounting or Finance,
• 7+ years of professional experience,
• 3+ years of management experience, knowledge of internal controls
• An expert knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, Word, GreatSoft, Oracle and other accounting systems/ programs.

This role is for a proactive problem solver with the ability to give and receive accurate and difficult feedback to subordinates, managers, and peers. Experience with ProSoft general ledger is a plus.

Method of Application:

To apply for these positions, please send your CV and cover letter to: [email protected], stating the reference number of the position you applied for. Note that only applicants who are to be invited for interviews shall be notified.

Deadline: 28th January, 2010.

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