Job Description

• We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to join our team as an Accountant for the Olive Prime Tourmaline Center in Lekki Lagos.
• As the Accountant, you will play a crucial role in managing the day-to-day finance and accounts operations of our mental health and drug rehabilitation service.

Responsibilities
Financial Management:

• Provide managerial oversight for all accounting functions for one or more organizations.
• Generate accurate and timely periodic financial statements for multiple Organizations.
• Direct and supervise accounting staff, ensuring their alignment with organisational goals.
• Oversee assets and finances, including monitoring purchases, accounts payable, general ledger, payroll, and capital expenditures/equipment.

Operational Oversight:

• Manage overall responsibility for accounting-related information.
• Monitor budget compliance, conduct reconciliations of cash accounts, and oversee cash receipts and disbursements.
• Evaluate staff performance and contribute to their professional development.
• Assist in managing operational, budgetary, and financial responsibilities for the organisations.

Financial Analysis and Reporting:

• Handle the full spectrum of financial and cost accounting roles, including AR, AP, GL, forecasting, and budgeting.
• Supervise end-of-period processes and support the analysis of business performance, budgets, and forecasts.
• Manage and coordinate activities related to vendors and procurement.
• Prepare timely monthly financial statements, payments, and cash-flow management reports for submission to management.

Cost Management and Compliance:

• Establish and maintain systems for cost-sensitivity analysis and early warning of cost overruns.
• Collaborate with departments on cost-reduction initiatives.
• Review and approve payment vouchers and journal entries.
• Ensure compliance with internal corporate framework policies and finance manuals.

Audit Support and Record Keeping:

• Assist in auditing activities by providing necessary information and preparing requested documentation.
• Evaluate unapplied advance payments monthly to determine risk levels.
• Monitor expenditures, analyse revenues, and determine budget variances.
• Perform month-end accounting activities, including reconciliations and journal entries.

Financial Policy and Procedure Development:

• Create and enhance financial policies and procedures across the accounting and finance departments.
• Ensure consistency in procedures and policies, aligning them with the business’s overall goals and objectives.
• Taxation and Reporting: Develop reports on accounting and taxation matters, providing proactive advice and recommendations.
• Formulate and oversee the implementation of the company’s accounting policies.

Record Management:

• Ensure completeness and accuracy of company records for clients, suppliers, banks, employees, management, government, and relevant agencies.

Other Duties:

• Perform any other duty assigned by the Medical Director.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Minimum of 3 years related experience.
• Ability to Commute to Lekki (Required).
• Professional certification (e.g., ACCA, CPA) is highly desirable.
• Proven experience in financial management, accounting, and reporting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Knowledge of relevant accounting software and tools.

Salary
N180,000 – N250,000 monthly.