Accountant - Company : LexisNexis

LexisNexis®(www.lexisnexis.com) is a leading provider of information solutions, including its flagship Web-based Lexis® and Nexis® research services, to a wide range of professionals in the legal, risk management, corporate, government, law enforcement, accounting and academic markets.

A member of Reed Elsevier (www.reedelsevier.com), LexisNexis serves customers in 100 countries with 13,000 employees worldwide.

We are looking for an achievement-oriented and high energy individual to be part of our team.

POSITION AVAILABLE

Accountant

PURPOSE:

• Provide finance lead and support
• Ensure timely, accurate and reliable provision of financial information to the management
• Improve processes for greater efficiency
• Identify risk and recommend controls to mitigate the risk

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Accounting

• Provide monthly management reporting and analysis
• Ensure submission for all month-end and ad-hoc reporting within timeline set
• Ensure integrity of the balance sheet, all provisions are supported by analysis and accounts are reconciled monthly
• Review potential cost overrun, analyze cost overrun with aim to inculcate cost consciousness among the editors
• Review overheads against budget and inculcate culture of accountability with each Head of Department
• On-going review of cost, proposal and evaluation of cost reduction opportunities
• Drive reduction of working capital levels in accordance with targets set
• Support and manage internal and external audit requirements, ensuring timely resolution of audit findings and comments
• Provide support on tax and secretarial matters.
• Ensure accounting records and systems are in compliance with Group policies, approved accounting standards and statutory requirements

Budget & Forecasts

• Ensure quarterly forecasting and annual budgeting processes are run smoothly with timely submission
• Create business partnership with other departments to ensure business plans are met.

Risk Management

• Ensure adequate internal controls are in place for all areas of operations
• Ensure that the business meets all Group and statutory business control requirements and policies

QUALIFICATION, KNOWLEDGE & COMPETENCIES :

Qualification:

• Degree in Accounting or professional qualification CIMA/ACCA/CPA.
• Minimum 3 years relevant working experience

Knowledge:

• Must be proficient in Microsoft office applications
• Possess computerised accounting software knowledge. Knowledge of ERP system will be an added advantage

Competencies:

• Good command of written and spoken English
• Good interpersonal skills
• Pro-active approach, capable of working on own initiative
• Have the ability to communicate at all levels
• Highly analytical

We are an equal opportunity employer. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package and a 5-days work week.

Please submit your full resume with current & expected salary via email to my.jobs@lexisnexis.com

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