• Application Deadline: Fri, 5 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Accounts and Reconciliations Officer


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 2 - 3 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  

Department

Centralised Operations

Reports To

Team Lead, Accounts & Reconciliations

Direct Reports/ Subordinates

Job Grade Level

  Contract

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform and evaluate general reconciliation of transactions


• Ensure that processes are in place to measure and monitor operational and financial effectiveness.


• Coordinate reconciliation of all bank accounts, and identify and rectify all variances and exceptions


• Carry out Vendor reconciliation/ Supplier reconciliation and address discrepancies. Put in place adequate controls to minimize discrepancies


• Carry out reconciliation of customer accounts to the general ledger balances. Identify irregularities and ensure prompt resolution


• Reconcile the payroll accounts to the company’s accounting systems


• Maintain a comprehensive record of all approved invoices, bills and payment supports

Key Requirements

Education and Work Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance / Accounting or relevant field


• 2 - 3 years’ experience in similar role

Skills and Competencies

• Analytical thinker with strong conceptual and problem-solving skills


• Meticulous attention to detail with superb organizational skills.


• In-depth knowledge of financial regulations and accounting processes.


• Experience reconciling accounting figures and financial records


• Outstanding analytical and time management skills


• Appropriate handling of sensitive information


• Ability to work to deadlines


• High level of attention to detail


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills


• 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

Key Performance Indicators

• A comparison of actual completion to scheduled completion


• Completeness of reconciliation register


• The percentage of reconciliations completed on time


• The percentage of reconciliations that were auto reconciled


• Frequency of material errors and omissions on management reports


• Frequency of fraud incidences


• Accuracy and timeliness of management reports