• Application Deadline:
• Position: Junior Accountant



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 2 - 5 years



• Location Lagos




• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  
  

Job Brief

• Our client is looking for a Junior Accountant, who will provide support to the financial department by managing daily accounting tasks, being part of a team of professionals working to maintain order and transparency for the company’s finances.

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.


• Prepare and submit weekly/monthly reports


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


• Assist with other accounting projects.

Requirements / Skills

• BSc / B.A in Accounting, Finance or any relevant field


• Qualifications (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) is a plus but not required


• Must possess 2-5 years of Accounting experience with a proven track record of success.


• Excellent knowledge of MS Office and familiarity with relevant computer software (e.g. SAP)


• Good understanding of accounting and financial reporting principles and practices


• Good with numbers and figures and an analytical acumen.


• Excellent organizing abilities.