Salpha Energy is a renewable energy company determined to provide affordable solar solutions for everyone. We are addressing the huge market need for energy by enabling people to harness the infinite source of light that is freely accessible to everyone. Innovations in renewable technology allow us to place power back in the hands of people, through innovative and quality-conscious products that are built to last for outdoor camping, entrepreneurial activities, rural settlements or disaster relief.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Financial Accountant

Location: Lekki Phase 1, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary
As the company’s Financial Accountant, you will work to ensure compliance with the company’s policies in relation to the following:

• Credit & Sales Policies
• Sales Collection & Banking
• Float & Expenses Policy
• Inventory Management
• Stock Policy
• Budgeting Guidelines / Budget Implementation
• Statutory Dues Rendition.

Key Job Functions

• Summarize current financial status by collecting information, preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement and other financial reports.
• Ensure that all financial records containing stock and inventory, customer’s purchases, debts and other details across all locations are updated.
• Escalate to management possible threats related to high customer debt profile and other discrepancies.
• Analyse trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations incurred to predict future revenues and expenses.
• Report the organization’s finances to management and offer suggestions about resource utilization, tax strategies and assumptions underlying budget forecasts.
• Perform month-end and year-end close processes
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements
• Substantiate financial transactions by auditing documents.
• Maintain accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures.
• Guide accounting clerical staff by coordinating activities and answering questions and ensuring that accurate sales records, debts and customer details are well captured.
• Reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.
• Secure financial information by completing database backups.
• Maintain financial security by following internal controls.
• Prepare payments by verifying documentation and requesting disbursements.
• Answer accounting procedure questions by researching and interpreting accounting policies and regulations.
• Comply with federal, state, and local financial legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions.
• Prepare special financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.
• Responsible for tax management, including filing.
• Responsible for customer account reconciliation and accounts receivables.
• Maintain customer confidence and protect operations by keeping financial information confidential.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; and participating in professional societies.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Requirements

• B.Sc., MSc in Accounting.
• Possession of an MBA will be an added advantage.
• Membership of a Professional body- ACCA, ICAN etc.
• Minimum of 5 years working experience
• Excellent Computer Knowledge especially Excel, and Google Drive.
• Excellent knowledge of Accounting Software ERP, and SAGE EVOLUTION is a guaranteed plus.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• High ethical standards and integrity.
• Excellent planning and organizing skills.
• Strong leadership personality and communications skills.
• Good accounting knowledge.

Key Qualities Expected:

• Appearance And Dress: The Financial Accountant will be clean and neatly attired while on duty in a manner befitting of your position.
• Integrity- A core value at the center of our business is highly required for this position
• Teamwork – Ability to work within a diverse team to actualize organizational goals above personal gains.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Result and service orientation.
• Ability to multi-task effectively.

Application Closing Date
23rd January, 2024.