Position: Chief Accountant and Tender Specialist

Location: Lagos

Employment Type: (Full-time/On-site)

Salary: N390,000(Net)

PoweredUp Consulting is recruiting for a client and we are seeking a skilled and experienced Chief Accountant who also is a highly skilled and detail-oriented Tender Specialist

Responsibilities:

➢ For Accounting

• • Responsible for analyzing and preparing financial statements and reports, including balance sheets, income, and cash flow statements.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records, including recording, transactions, and reconciling accounts.
  • Preparing of tax returns and ensure compliance with relevant tax laws and regulations.
  • Participate in internal and external audits, ensuring adherence to auditing standards and identifying areas of improvement.
  • Conduct financial analysis and provide recommendations to management for cost reduction and financial performance improvement.
  • Handle cross-functional teams to develop budgets and forecasts, monitoring actual performance against targets.
  • Stay updated on accounting principles, financial regulations, and reporting standards to ensure compliance in financial activities.
  • Implement and maintain financial systems and software, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in financial processes.
  • Provide financial advisory services to the company or management as needed.

➢ For Tendering

• • Manage the end-to-end tender process, including reviewing and analyzing tender documents, identifying requirements, and preparing tender responses.
  • Conduct thorough research and gather relevant information to develop comprehensive and compelling tender proposals.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders, such as sales, legal, and technical teams, to gather necessary information and ensure accurate and timely completion of tender submissions.
  • Ensure compliance with tender requirements, including formatting, documentation, and submission deadlines.
  • Review and evaluate tender terms and conditions, identifying any risks or issues and proposing mitigating strategies.
  • Coordinate and lead internal tender review meetings to ensure all stakeholders are aligned and the tender response is of high quality.
  • Maintain a centralized repository of tender documents, templates, and references for future use
  • Keep updated on industry trends, best practices, and changes in tendering regulations and guidelines.
  • Support the negotiation and contract finalization process for successful tenders.

Requirements:

• • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (ACA, ACCA certification is a plus).
  • 5 Years of experience working as an Accountant or in a similar role
  • Proficient knowledge of accounting principles, financial regulations, and reporting standards (GAAP or IFRS).
  • Proficient in using accounting software and financial management systems.
  • Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to manage and collaborate with a team
  • Strong knowledge of the tendering process, including researching, bidding, and contract management.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to create clear and persuasive tender proposals.
  • Exceptional organizational and time management skills to meet tender submission deadlines.
  • Detail-oriented and able to review and analyze tender documents with a keen eye for accuracy.
  • Strong knowledge of the tendering process, including researching, bidding, and contract management.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to create clear and persuasive tender proposals.
  • Exceptional organizational and time management skills to meet tender submission deadlines.
  • Detail-oriented and able to review and analyze tender documents with a keen eye for accuracy.

To Apply:

Interested and qualified candidates should click here to apply.