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Accountant (Female)

We are currently searching for a skilled and detail-oriented individual to fill our client's Accountant role. As an Accountant, you will play a crucial role in managing financial transactions, preparing reports, and ensuring the accuracy of our financial records. The ideal candidate should possess strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a solid understanding of accounting principles. If you are a proactive problem solver passionate about numbers and financial integrity, we invite you to apply and be a key contributor to our financial success. Join us as we navigate and optimise our company's financial landscape.

  • Spurt! Overview
  • Spurt! is a technology solutions advisory that leverages a talent network of professionals keen to collaborate with African entrepreneurs to build more efficient, more productive, and strategic businesses. Our practice is focused on deployments of technology, human-centred design thinking, and data analytics for business growth and expansion.
  • The Client
  • Our client is a rapidly growing, innovative pharmaceutical company that is committed to the highest quality of patient care through the provision of pharmacy services that ensure safe, effective and rationale medication use.
  • Job Location: Lagos (Onsite) where you work on alternate Saturdays.
  • Experience: Mid-level
  • Industry: Healthcare and Wellbeing
  • Reports to: CEO (reports to the Head of Accounts)

Accountant (Female)

  • As the Accountant, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing financial transactions, preparing financial statements, reconciling accounts, and supervising junior accounting staff. Your responsibilities will extend to ensuring compliance with accounting standards, providing financial analysis, conducting audits, and offering strategic advice to management. Job Description below but not limited to.
  • 1. Contribute technically to the company's accounting department.
  • 2. Process and post financial transactions on accounting software.
  • 3. Compute and manage compliance requirements (VAT, WHT,TF, ).
  • 4. Assist the senior Accountant in Preparing monthly/yearly financial statements and management accounts.
  • 5. Maintain proper books of accounts for Assets, Inventory, General Ledgers, Working Capital, etc.
  • 6. Proficiency in financial software and ERP systems (ODOO to be specific).
  • 7. Create and manage Accounting Department SOPs, Policies, and Procedures.
  • 8. Track and analyse speciality reports, making recommendations for improvement.
  • 9. Report activities of the Accounts Department, including Accounts (Receivables & Payables), Cash, Billing, and Statutory Returns.
  • 10. Ensure accurate capturing of transactions in both medical services software (EMR) and accounting packages.
  • 11. Liaise with external bodies such as Banks, External Auditors, Tax Consultants, and Tax Authorities.
  • 12. Monitor and follow up on account receivables for prompt collection.
  • 13. Communicate and interpret financial data to non-financial managers.
  • 14. Supervise the preparation and monitoring of departmental annual budgets.
  • 15. Prepare the Fixed Asset Schedule, including verification and tagging.
  • 16. Inventory Management – document stock-in and stock-out, reconcile with the general ledger and generate inventory reports.
  • 17. Actively participate in quality improvement measures on the job.

Accountant (Female)

  • Experience/Qualifications
  • 1. Professional certification such as ACCA, ICAN, or equivalent is an added advantage.
  • 2. Proficient in IFRS standards.
  • 3. Exceptional skills in accounting software usage and data entry.
  • 4. In-depth understanding of accounting principles, including GAAP.
  • 5. Advanced proficiency in spreadsheet applications.
  • 6. Strong analytical abilities.
  • 7. Hands-on experience with Sage, Quickbooks, Zoho, Fresh Books, or similar platforms.
  • 8. Independent work capability.
  • 9. Previous experience in a healthcare environment is advantageous.
  • 10. Holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • 11. Demonstrated work experience of at least 3 years as an Accountant or in a similar capacity.
  • 12. Thorough knowledge of accounting principles, standards, and regulations.
  • 13. Proficient in accounting software and MS Office, with a focus on Excel.
  • 14. Excellent analytical skill, attention to detail, time management skill, effective communication, and organizational skills.
  • Desired Traits
  • 1. Integrity - Discrete and trustworthy as you will often be a party to confidential information.
  • 2. Demonstrate ownership of all areas of work with a results-driven attitude i.e., multi-task, meet deadlines, identify goals and priorities and complete complex assignments with minimal direction.
  • 3. Motivated, optimistic, and passionate
  • 4. Obsessive attention to detail, responsive communication, thoughtful problem-solving and an execution mindset; zero inbox mentality is strongly preferred.
  • 5. A critical thinker, who is curious, intuitive and pays attention to detail.
  • 6. Impeccable work ethic, able to multi-task and thrive working across multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
  • 7. Ability to maintain professional demeanour at all times, in a busy, high-stress environment.
  • 8. Play well with others and demonstrate team leadership put differently, a strong ability to build relationships and trust as part of a small team.
  • 9. Able to work autonomously with out-of-box thinking and goal-oriented actions.
  • 10. Willingness to be flexible and nimble including availability to work flexible hours as needed.
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