Jobs at After school Graduate Development Center :Accountant

After school Graduate Development Center (AGDC) a social enterprise for career development programs is recruiting for an Accountant who would Report to the  Executive Director.
Reference Code: AC/AGDC/HR/10/10
Department: Operations
Location: Lagos
Qualification & Skill sets

• B.Sc. or HND in Accounting, Finance and other related discipline
• Minimum of 3 years working experience in (administrative role )People Management/ HR functions
• Professional qualification (ICAN, ACCA, ANAN, etc) is a major advantage
• Experience in managing multiple tasks and projects
• Strong analytical skills
• Good knowledge of MS Office, Advanced Excel and accounting packages (Peachtree, etc.)
• 3 to 4 years experience in any industry (NGO-related experience is a major advantage)

Duties & Responsibilities

• Compile and analyze financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger & trial balance accounts, receivables & payables management, inventory management, fixed assets management, and document business transactions
• Establish, maintain, and coordinate the implementation of accounting and accounting control procedures which should involve the development of world class, computerized accounting systems
• Ensure statutory compliances (Income Tax, PAYE, Companies Act, etc.) and organizational accounting standards, systems and procedures are adhered to by filing required tax returns on behalf of the organization.
• Ensure adequate availability of funds for programs in line with approved budgets and organizational requirements
• Responsible for the preparation of budgets, financial projections, monthly management accounts (i.e. income & expenditure statement, balance sheet and cashflow statement) and final accounts for annual audit.
• Monitoring and evaluating the organization’s performance relative to set targets and the industry in which it operates and making practical suggestions for improvement.
• Internal audit and preparation of Year end financial reports

How to Apply:

Stating the appropriate reference code, interested candidates should send hard copies of their CVs with a cover letter to:
AGDC Employability & Enterprise Devt Ltd/GTE,
7 Maitama Sule Street
Off Awolowo Road
SW Ikoyi, Lagos.
Application Deadline:  4^th November 2010
Expected latest date of resumption for these Roles:  1st December 2010.
*Only short-listed candidates will be contacted