• Application Deadline:
• Position: Accounts Clerk



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 2 years



• Location Lagos




• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  
  

Job Summary

• We are looking to hire an experienced Account Clerk that would oversee the financial bookkeeping and financial records of the project and record transactions, payments, expenses, and invoices.

Job Purpose

• The Account Clerk will be responsible for the day-to-day financial transactions, documents, banking, and payments in relation to the project’s expenses.

Job Description

• Oversee the financial bookkeeping and records of the project and record transactions, payments, expenses, and invoices.


• Compile assets record and reconcile budget and expenses within the project.


• Work closely with the auditor to compile all necessary financial documents regarding the project for auditing.


• Support the Financial Controller’s routine, managing project schedules and general accounting procedures.


• Present the quarterly accounting details and address all disparities that may arise in the account reconciliation, quarterly.


• File, record and update all payment vouchers and receipts in hard and soft copy databases.


• Prepare financial reports for the project manager when requested; otherwise, monthly.


• Conduct an In-depth analysis of financial information relating to the project and relay vital information to the relevant authority.


• Assist with clerical and administrative tasks:


• Daily recording of all financial transactions/expenses on an accounting software (QuickBooks).


• Precision in financial recording.


• Promptness in data entry.


• Time taken to process invoices.


• Precision in reconciling bank statements with financial records.


• Effectiveness in credit control.


• Time taken to prepare financial reports.


• Adherence to accounting standards.

Competencies Required

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university in Accounting, Finance, or another relevant field.


• Additional years of relevant experience may be considered instead of certification.


• Requires at least two (2) years of financial experience.


• Requires a strong understanding of accounting principles, control procedures, etc..


• Good report writing skills.


• Knowledge of Agribusiness is a plus.


• Basic IT knowledge and experience (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.


• Ability to manage competing priorities and pay attention to detail.


• High level of commitment, honesty and enthusiasm.


• Strong analytical and interpretive skills.


• Good verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills.