Job Description
Our client is an FMCG operating retail outlets all around Nigeria. They specialize in the wholesale distribution of home appliances products. They are in need of an Accountant.
Location: V.i, Omole, Ibadan, Owerri.
Management and reporting of financial data of the organization. To prepare financial reports to track the organizations assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liabilities and other related financial activities. To ensure compliance with financial reporting and other standard accounting procedures.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
- To perform general accounting and other related duties in the accounting department.
- To prepare periodic (monthly) balance sheets, income statements and profit and loss statements.
- To maintains the general ledger.
- To code invoices, set up new accounts, reconcile accounts and close the monthly books.
- To reconcile bank accounts at least monthly, verify deposits and address inquiries from banks.To reconcile customer accounts and manage accounts receivable collections.
- To verify payment of invoices associated with accounts payable and ensure payments are charged to the appropriate accounts.
- To provide auditors with assistance; gathers necessary account information and documents to perform annual audit.
- To file required tax forms and other financial obligations.
- To initiate and manage accounting software used by the organization and recommend updates to enhance the accounting software.
Other duties as maybe assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED.
- Qualification to degree level, a higher degree and professional qualification.
- 4 years cognate experience
- Extensive knowledge of accounting procedures and regulations.
- Highly proficient with accounting software.
- Very good oral and written communication.
- Deep attention to details and strong analytical skills.
- Good interpersonal and organizational skills.