Audit TraineeA.A Matthew & Co.

• 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 of the practice, to secure clients and drive revenue.
• To help in the spread of the gospel and outreach to souls in the Church arm.

Duties

• To contribute time, effort, and hard work to the servicing of accountancy clients both local and international. To provide core professional services in Accountancy, cloud accounting, bookkeeping, audit, and taxation services.
• Engaging social media outlets such as Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Blogging websites to target likely accountancy prospects with the Company’s marketing appeal hereby building a viable accountancy/audit client base. [Experience in developing, building, and maintaining extensive social media communities would be an advantage]
• Gather Clients' Paperwork consisting of Bank Statements, Invoices, and Receipts and analyse the data into Bank, Cash, Credit Card, and Payroll Schedules to produce a Trial Balance, final Accounts, and tax computations using Tax Filer Software.

Responsibilities

• Bookkeeping on QuickBooks and Excel Spreadsheets
• Bank Reconciliations
• Preparation of monthly management accounts
• Use of Microsoft Excel worksheets
• Analysis of Financial data
• Help prepare financial information and ensure the accuracy of financial data
• Check financial records for accuracy, ensuring activities are carried out following 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
• Regular contact with clients/members by telephone and in-person
• Field Evangelism requires going out on Fridays to preach the gospel in the community

Experience and Skills

• Graduate in Accounting or any discipline (2:1)
• 1-2 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.
• Must be running a professional certification such as ACCA, ICAN, and Others.
• An ability to maintain and develop professional internal and external relationships that meet company core values.
• An ability to manage a pressurized, busy, and varied workload.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong computer skills and ability to operate office equipment.
• Ability to handle stress and solve problems.
• Ability to keep confidential and sensitive information.