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• Position: Account Officer



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 4 years



• Location Lagos




• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  
  

Job Summary

This role manages and tracks receivables, ensuring timely invoicing and collection as well as monthly reconciliations, addressing discrepancies, and preparing reports for management.  

Job Details

• Keeps records of all payables and ensures payments are processed accordingly


• Maintains accounting ledgers for vendors and ensures accuracy and completeness


• Manages Account payables and provides support to the Engineering team at large


• Performs monthly inventory spot check, quarterly inventory reconciliation, review and manage inventory standalone issuance & receipt, inventory adjustments and follow-up on closure of open items


• Takes commercial responsibility for project analysis by liaising with project managers to optimize project spending


• Prompt processing of vendors’ payment for goods and services rendered


• Weekly & Monthly reporting of company's payables with Manager


• Files approved purchase orders attaching the supporting document


• Assist with the annual inventory count


• Compute, upload and remit WHT


• Review, upload, remit and file the monthly PAYE, VAT on the FIRS portal


• Update prepayment schedule, calculate and upload monthly prepaid expenses on the ERP


• Update the Fixed asset schedule, calculate and upload monthly prepaid expenses on the ERP Review the inventory WIP, Raw materials and WIP to ensure accuracy of data


• Assist with client invoicing and other accounts receivable items


• Compute, reconcile and update the finance charge expenses on the ERP


• Liaise with external auditor for statutory audits


• Review the Journal posting batch to ensure transactions have been posted correctly


• Assist with the review of tax obligation and other tax related activities


• Assist with the processing of pioneer status, their financial projection, and prepare their report for audit and tax purpose


• Assist with the preparation of management accounts


• Review and update the vendor’s deposit GL / account at intervals


• Periodic review of the WHT claimable and assist with WHT related matters


• Prepare the loan amortization schedule

Requirements

• First degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field


• Minimum of 4 years’ experience


• Experience with ERP or financial management software and inventory accounting


• Strong understanding of tax obligations, accounts receivable management, and compliance


• Strong ability to manage and maintain accurate records of payables, ensuring timely processing and reconciliation


• Proficient in maintaining accounting ledgers for vendors, managing relationships, and ensuring payment accuracy


• Skilled in performing inventory checks, reconciliations, and managing inventory adjustments and open items


• Ability to liaise with project managers and take commercial responsibility for optimizing project expenditures


• In-depth understanding of tax obligations, including WHT, PAYE, and VAT, ensuring accurate computation and
  
  remittance


• Competent in using ERP systems for updating prepayment schedules, fixed asset schedules, and inventory data


• Experienced in assisting with statutory audits and ensuring compliance with external auditing requirements


• Strong capability in preparing management accounts, financial projections, and weekly/monthly reports


• Meticulous in reviewing journal postings, purchase orders, and financial records to ensure accuracy


• Effective in working with cross-functional teams, including project managers, the engineering team, and external auditors

Benefits

• Competitive Reward Structure


• Career Development Opportunities


• Health and Wellness Benefits


• Safe and Conducive working environment