• Application Deadline:
• Position: Junior Finance Assistant


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 2 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  

Main Purpose of the Job

• To provide work flow in the finance processes by ensuring efficient and effective documentation in line with Country regulations; being proactive in the management of the financial processes, through a rigorous accounting and provide accurate and timely reports as and when required.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure that all journal entries are posted correctly.


• Regular updates to financial statements and reports


• Maintain accounts receivable and accounts payable


• Prepare monthly payroll.


• Regular follow-up on all outstanding debts for specific customer accounts in liaison with the respective sales staff and Credit collections team


• Verify facts of all transactions before processing for approval


• Ensure adherence to policies and procedures of the finance department.


• Maintain records of all financial transaction and correspondence s in the requisite files (invoices, credit notes, remittance slips, copies of withholding VAT and any other accountable correspondence)


• Ensure that collections and banking are done in a timely manner.


• Follow up on overdue payments and maintain accurate records of all debt collection activity.


• Involve the sales team in risk management and collection of overdue payments, providing them with appropriate information.


• Assist with resolution on client complaints on billing.


• Carry out periodic stock and inventory checks


• Develop and maintain strong working relations with the sales and operations departments


• Perform any other duty as may be assigned to you by your Supervisor from time to time.

Key Result Areas:

• Regular follow-up on all outstanding VAT/ WHT receipts for specific customer accounts in liaison with the credit control team.


• Verify facts of sales alterations before any payment confirmations & proforma invoices are issued.


• Ensure adherence to policies and procedures of the finance department.


• Ensure that billing instructions are clear and strictly adhered to, especially on the Cartrack platforms (CAMS)


• Timely preparation of finance reports.


• Maintain accurate records of all customers financial standing with Cartrack.


• Ensure accurate reconciliation of customer account and amicable resolution of customer complaints.


• Perform any other duty as may be assigned by your Supervisor from time to time.

Minimum Requirements

• Qualification: Minimum B.Sc degree in Finance or Accounting Option and Certified Public Accountant CPA (K) ACCA with CIA and CISA certifications


• Experience: At least two years in Financial Accounting in a medium sized organization.

Salary

Negotiable + Company benefits.