ACCOUNTANT

JOB SUMMARY



JOB TITLE:  Accountant   |
JOB LOCATION:   Lagos   |
JOB TYPE:  Full Time   |
COMPANY/MINISTRY:    Salpha Energy    |
JOB QUALIFICATION:  B.Sc/HND   |




ABOUT THE COMPANY

  Salpha Energy is a social, for-profit business that designs, distributes, solar-powered home energy products, with an underserved population in mind: the 1.3 billion global consumers for whom the old-fashioned electrical grid is either unavailable or too expensive.



JOB DESCRIPTIONS

1. Job Type: Full Time
2. Job Field: Finance / Accounting / Audit
3. We are seeking a trustworthy Accountant who can work efficiently without sacrificing accuracy.

To ensure compliance with company policies in relation to the following:

1. Credit & Sales Policies
2. Sales Collection & Banking
3. Float & Expenses Policy
4. Inventory Management
5. Stock Policy
6. Budgeting Guidelines / Budget Implementation
7. Statutory Dues Rendition.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Perform financial forecasting, reporting, and operational metrics tracking
2. Analyze financial data and create financial models for decision support
3. Report on financial performance and prepare for regular leadership reviews
4. Analyze past results, perform variance analysis, identify trends, and make recommendations for improvements
5. Work closely with the accounting team to ensure accurate financial reporting
6. Evaluate financial performance by comparing and analyzing actual results with plans and forecasts
7. Guide the cost analysis process by establishing and enforcing policies and procedures
8. Provide analysis of trends and forecasts and recommend actions for optimization
9. Recommend actions by analyzing and interpreting data and making comparative analyses; study proposed changes in methods and materials
10. Identify and drive process improvements, including the creation of standard and ad-hoc reports, tools, and Excel dashboards
11. Increase productivity by developing automated reporting/forecasting tools
12. Perform market research, data mining, business intelligence, and valuation comps
13. Maintain a strong financial analysis foundation creating forecasts and models
14. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel is mentioned in virtually any financial analyst job description; familiarity with data query/data management tools is extremely helpful (Access, SQL, Business Objects)
15. Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
16. Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
17. Prepare budget and financial forecasts.

REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS JOB

1. B.Sc or HND in Accounting.
2. Knowledge of Accounting Software ERP SAGE EVOLUTION is a guaranteed plus.
3. Minimum of 3 - 5 years working experience
4. Good communication and interpersonal skills.
5. Good problem solving skills.
6. High ethical standards and integrity.
7. Excellent planning and organizing skills.
8. Strong leadership personality and communications skills.
9. Good accounting knowledge, including experience with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
10. Strong computer skills: Excel.
11. Accountant - Knowledge Of Sage Evolution

HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates, forward your Applications to this email address: salpha@salphaenergy.com using the "Job title" as subject of the email.



CLOSING DATE
24th August, 2020.