ACCOUNTANT / FINANCE ASSISTANT AT THE FUTURE EDGE

About Company:

The Future Edge is an HR consulting firm in Lagos.

Job Description:

• Prepare and maintain financial records, including ledgers, invoices, receipts, and supporting documents.
• Assist with accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely processing of payments and collections.
• Reconcile bank statements, vendor accounts, and other financial transactions regularly.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting, including preparation of schedules and summaries.
• Assist in budget preparation, expense tracking, and financial analysis as required.
• Verify the accuracy of financial data and ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policies.
• Prepare and file tax documents, statutory returns, and regulatory reports under supervision.
• Maintain organized financial filing systems (physical and electronic) for easy retrieval and audits.

Requirements:

• Strong understanding of finance beyond bookkeeping (cashflow management, budgeting, vendor payments, reconciliations, cost control)
• Ability to give practical financial guidance (similar to a financial advisor level)
• Ability to prepare simple management reports
• High integrity, ethics, and confidentiality
• Strong Excel, MS Office, and accounting tools experience
• Ability to work closely with procurement, operations, and management.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Accountant / Finance Assistant role.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
• ICAN qualification (full or ongoing)

Salary

Application Closing Date: Not specified

Application Instructions:

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: thefutureedge.consult@gmail.com using the job title as the subject of the email.