• Application Deadline:
• Position: Accounting Officer



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience



• Location Abuja




• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  
  

• To be successful as an accounting officer, you should have knowledge of accounting competencies and administration skills. Ultimately, a high-quality Accounting Officer should be able to successfully contribute to the organization's financial efficiency while maintaining records of expenditure and profits accurately.

Responsibilities:

• Maintaining and reviewing financial records.


• Ensuring compliance with accounting laws, tax laws and filings.


• Preparing budgets regularly.


• Monitoring expenditure and profits and providing reports.


• Evaluating internal management systems, procedures, and risks to provide recommendations.


• Managing business accounts, preparing financial statements, and analyzing key financial data.


• Prepare financial reports on a determined schedule.


• Present financial reports and estimates to decision makers within the organization.


• Utilize technical skills to create charts and graphs for visual understanding.


• Research current economic and financial outlook.


• Provide solutions to accounting issues as they arise.


• Investigate and provide feedback on accounting irregularities.


• Reconcile vendors and user account per transaction basis.


• Ensure all transaction are reconciled with payment gateways at the transaction & accounting level.


• Ensure all transaction is reconciled with clients at the transaction level and accounting level.


• Ensure all receipts via all mode of payments are reconciled daily within the time allotted.


• Identify and investigate the root cause of settlement discrepancies and ensure timely resolution.

Requirements: 

• A degree in Accounting or similar.


• Previous working experience as an Accounting Officer or in a similar role.


• Knowledge and competency in accounting principles.


• Proficiency in management systems.


• Sound interpersonal skills and Critical thinking skills.


• Proficiency in accounting software and payment gateways.


• Critical math skills and a proven ability to difficult calculations.


• Strong familiarity with productivity tools such as Microsoft Office Suite.


• Prior experience using database tools and spreadsheet software.


• Experience using data visualization tools.


• Ability to quickly learn industry-related regulations and utilize information in written reports.


• Comfort preparing and delivering reports to decision makers.

Skills & Competencies

• You'll need several hard and soft skills to perform this job effectively:


• Experience reconciling accounting figures and financial records.


• Account receivables and Account Payables


• Ability to identify errors.


• Appropriate handling of sensitive information.


• Ability to work to deadlines.


• High level of attention to detail.


• Strong client relationship management and customer service skills.


• Team player with the ability to work with multiple parties.


• Intermediate to advanced computer software skills, including Excel and Accounting packages.


• Maths and Analytical & Complex problem solving.