• Application Deadline: Fri, 15 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Account Officer


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 2 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  

Objectives

• To assist in meeting all the financial needs of the company by monitoring and maintaining effective financial systems.


• To ensure that the financial policies/procedures of the company are implemented efficiently and in line with generally accepted accounting principles and practices, both nationally and globally; using the principles to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports.

Responsibilities

• Post and process journal entries to ensure all business transactions are recorded


• Update accounts receivable and issue invoices


• Update accounts payable and perform reconciliations


• Assist in the processing of balance sheets, income statements and other financial statements according to legal and company accounting and financial guidelines


• Assist with reviewing of expenses, payroll records etc. as assigned


• Update financial data in databases to ensure that information will be accurate and immediately available when needed


• Assist senior accountants in the preparation of monthly/yearly closings


• Participate and provide inputs in the articulation and development of the Finance and Accounts departmental strategy.


• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of the assigned portions of the management accounts.


• Provide valid inputs to ensure the internal accounting policies and procedures remain relevant to the needs of the company.


• Attend to banking transactions and businesses e.g. depositing, withdrawals, foreign exchange transfers, etc.


• Participate and provide inputs in the preparation, approval and execution process of the annual budget and regular forecasts


• Improve the systems surrounding all aspects of the company’s budgets, forecasts and business planning.


• Participate effectively in the management of the fund disbursement process in line with approved plans.

Requirements and Experience

• A University Degree in Accounting or related field.


• Minimum of two (2) years working experience


• Professional qualification such as: ACA, ACCA, etc is an added advantage.

Basic knowledge in the following key areas:

• Excellent IT skills with high proficiency in the use of MS Excel and accounting packages like Tally e.t.c.


• Excellent oral and written communication skills.