• Application Deadline: Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Accountant



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 3 years



• Location Lagos




• City Ikeja




• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  
  

Job Objectives

• This role requires a thorough and deep understanding of basic accounting principles.


• The ideal candidate must have good communication skills, be a self-starter and team player, and have outstanding mathematical capabilities.


• Working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, and bookkeeping procedures. In-depth and broad information about patterns of preparation of balance sheets, profit or loss, maintaining general ledgers, Invoicing, and reconciling account statements.

Job Description

• Prepare Monthly Bank Reconciliation Statements


• Preparation of Daily Bank Position Report.


• Preparation of weekly schedule of all payables for approval and payment processing


• Prepare payment vouchers ensuring that transaction classifications are inappropriate headings


• Daily postings of all payment vouchers


• Maintain general ledger accounts for all assets, liabilities, income and expenses


• Prepare journal entries for accruals, prepayments, depreciation and amortizations.


• Perform accounting analysis for cash, accruals, account payables, account receivables, reconciliations, and foreign exchange.


• Reconcile Inter &/or intergroup account balances


• Provide appropriate accounting information on any customer accounts/ledger and balances whenever needed.


• Preparation and update of fixed assets register / schedule.


• Reconcile general ledger accounts with trial balance and revenue accounts with cash lodgment, receipt raise/issued, and credit sales.


• Perform the end-of-the-month account closing activities and report performance for the month.


• Review financial reports to identify and explain variances.


• Present monthly performance report at Management Team Meetings


• Adhere to standard accounting principles and company procedures.


• Follow the documentation retention policy to maintain accounting files.


• Any other ad hoc duties as prescribed by the CFO or Head of Finance to assist in achieving the Finance & Accounts Department and overall organizational objectives.

Qualifications

• B.Sc / HND in Accounting


• The professional stage of ICAN or ACA will be an added advantage


• Minimum of 3 years working experience in a similar role is required.