AUDIT TRAINEE (MALE )
Job Summary
To become part of a growing Accountancy firm in Nigeria by building a business development model based on core accountancy, audit, tax skills and recruitment/HR acumen, aggressive marketing and client portfolio development. The essence of this role is to contribute to the ongoing accountancy function and help start up the other divisions .
- Minimum Qualification: Degree
- Experience Level: Graduate trainee
- Experience Length: No Experience/Less than 1 year
Job Description/Requirements
Criteria
- Must be male not older than 30 years .
- Must be resident in Lagos and willing to relocate to Ibeju Lekki.
- Close proximity to Ibeju- Lekki is an added advantage.
Responsibilities
- Bookkeeping on Quickbooks and excel spreadsheets.
- Bank reconciliations,.
- Preparation of monthly management accounts.
- Use of Microsoft Excel worksheets.
- Analyse financial data.
- Regular contact with clients by telephone and in person,
- Help prepare financial information and ensure the accuracy of financial data.
- Check financial records for accuracy, ensuring activities are carried out in accordance with agreed procedures.
- Preparation of information and reports for internal and external use.
- Assistance with substantive audit testing and other audit work as instructed by more senior colleagues. Able to work independently after receiving instruction.
- Able to communicate the purpose of specific audit testing with clients.
- Preparation of basic corporation tax returns and associated schedules.
Experience and Skills
- Graduate in Accounting or Business related subjects (2:1).
- 0-2 years’ experience in an Accountancy Practice role, ideally working in a professional services firm.
- Experience with all Microsoft Office packages particularly Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and QuickBooks is an advantage.
- An ability to maintain and develop professional internal and external relationships that meet company core values.
- Commitment to professional accountancy qualification such as ICAN, ACCA, ICAEW.
- An ability to manage a pressurized, busy and varied workload.
Personal Attributes
You will need to show:
- Drive
- Creativity
- Innovation
- Initiative
- Ability to work without supervision
- Ability to work under intense pressure
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Influencing and Negotiation Skills
- Analytical Skills
- Teamwork
- Business Awareness and Commercial Acumen