Accountant - Lagos Island

JOB DESCRIPTION
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rnThe accountant will be responsible for analyzing financial information and preparing financial reports to determine or maintain record of assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liability, or other financial activities within an organization.
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rnExamine statements to ensure accuracy
rnEnsure that statements and records comply with laws and regulations
rnCompute taxes owed, prepare tax returns, ensure prompt payment
rnInspect account books and accounting systems to keep up to date
rnOrganize and maintain financial records
rnImprove businesses efficiency where money is concerned
rnMake best-practices recommendations to management
rnSuggest ways to reduce costs, enhance revenues and improve profits
rnProvide auditing services for businesses and individuals
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rnJOB REQUIREMENT
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rnRequired Skills and Abilities
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rnMathematics -- Using mathematics to solve problems.
rnActive Listening -- Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
rnCritical Thinking -- Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
rnJudgment and Decision Making -- Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
rnActive Learning -- Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
rnReading Comprehension -- Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
rnSystems Analysis -- Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
rnSystems Evaluation -- Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.
rnOral and written expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speech and writing so others will understand.
rnExtensive knowledge of the Nigerian Tax System is an added advantage.