• Application Deadline:
• Position: Accounts Officer



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 3 - 6 years



• Location Lagos




• Job Field Sales / Marketing / Retail / Business Development 
  
  

Job Summary 

• The Account Officer is responsible for managing the financial transactions, inventory records, and customer accounts, ensuring accuracy in sales, inventory, and payments.


• The potential employee shall bridge the gap between sales activities, inventory management, and financial reporting.


• The role combines general accounting duties with specific tasks that support the sales cycle within the renewable energy

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all accounting transactions, including accounts payable and receivable, processing invoices, payments, and receipts accurately.


• Conduct periodic bank reconciliations, prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, and generate reports on sales and financial campaigns.


• Ensure compliance with financial policies, regulations, and tax requirements, and support internal and external audits with necessary documentation.


• Maintain accurate records of inventory items, monitor stock levels, and assist with cost analysis and budget management.


• Reconcile customer payments between the sales system and accounting software


• Manage accounts receivable, including following up on overdue payments from clients.


• Maintain accurate, up-to-date records of inventory items


• Track costs related to materials and logistics


• Record and process supplier invoices for inventory purchases.


• Manage vendor payments to ensure timely settlement.


• Handle petty cash and maintain records of daily expenses.


• Prepare weekly/monthly sales reports, cash flow reports, and profit & loss statements.


• Compute and file statutory taxes (VAT, Income Tax).


• Support internal and external audits.

Qualifications

• Education: HND / BSc in Accounting, Finance, or a related field


• Experience: 3- 6 years of experience in accounting, preferably in a trading or technical sales environment.


• Experience: Prior experience in an accounting or finance department, preferably within a sales-oriented or energy-related business, is beneficial.


• Technical Skills: Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage) and Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, is essential.


• Soft Skills: Strong attention to detail, excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills are crucial for success in this role.