Audit Trainee

AA Matthew & Co International Limited was incorporated on the 5th of July 2011 by the Corporate Affairs Commission and is set up as an accountancy and professional services organization with a consistent goal to be recognized as the leading and most trusted professional services firm in Nigeria. We are a part of the AA Matthew & Co Accountancy firm based in the United Kingdom.

Job Title: Audit Trainee

Location: Lagos

Employment Type: Full-time

Description

• AA Matthew & Co International is looking to hire an Audit Trainee who would work in line with the organization’s goals. We are an accounting and professional services firm with a presence in Imobido

Responsibilities

• 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 thereby 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 analyze the data into Bank, Cash, Credit Card, and Payroll Schedules to produce a Trial Balance, final Accounts, and tax computations using Tax Filer Software.
• 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

Requirements

• Must be a 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.

Salary and Benefit

• N125,000 / Month
• Accomodation is available