Real Jobs Quick: Accountant (Financial Reporting) at GE

Job Number	2284172
Business	GE Global Operations
Business Segment	Global Ops-Middle East & Africa
Posted Position Title	Accountant (Financial Reporting)
Career Level	Experienced
Function	Finance
Function Segment	Controllership
Location(s) Where Opening Is Available	Nigeria
City	Lagos
Postal Code	N/A
Relocation Expenses	No
Role Summary/Purpose	As an Accountant with some experience you will be responsible for supporting more senior accountants and performing and reviewing basic accounting entries. At this level you will be expected to explain variations in accounts and work with auditors on process improvements. You will follow an individual work plan and meets day-to-day short term objectives.
Essential Responsibilities	• Prepare and review account reconciliations • Prepare and review journal entries ensuring compliance with local accounting procedures and US GAAP • Drive the timely preparation of assigned journal entries driving increased efficiency • Prepare periodic balance sheet analysis • Engage with auditors to answer questions in regards to control processes and account reconciliations • Prepare analysis and explanations behind variations for DR4 reporting
Qualifications/Requirements	• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college in accounting or finance (or a high school diploma/GED or equivalent with at least 4 years of experience in an accounting or finance role) • A valid NYSC discharge or exemption certificate will be required (please indicate clearly on your resume) • Must have valid authorization to work full-time without any restriction in Nigeria
Desired Characteristics	• Strong analytical skills • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills • Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Excel, PowerPoint and Word) • Strong orientation towards process improvement