• Application Deadline:
• Position: Finance Officer



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND , Professional Certificate



• Experience 1 - 2 years



• Location Lagos




• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  
  

Role Accountabilities

• Receiving vendor invoices and verify the accuracy of vendor invoices in line with the work-order/contract, job completion certificate/delivery note, and activity approval by user department and management.


• Posting of invoice, staff advances and retirements, petty cash expenses into the financial system and ensuring proper booking into correct GL code and cost centers.


• Responding to external vendors and internal managers regarding all aspects of the accounts payable process, invoice discrepancies etc.


• Booking invoices by considering discount opportunities, appropriate deductions of invoice taxes.


• Regularly monitors the accounts payable aging reports to measure the effectiveness of early payment performance.


• Keeping record of all advances and verifying expenses evidence for advance retirement etc.


• Monitoring vendor account balances, tracking expenses, preparing analyses of accounts (prepayments and accruals) and related AP activity to produce monthly financial reports.


• Ensuring complete filing of all invoices with necessary supporting documents, advance retirements in an orderly manner for easy reference.


• Administering and maintaining petty cash in Naira and USD.


• Provide accurate and effective records management relative to the AP function in accordance with records retention policies and procedures.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Economics or relevant field


• Must have commenced ICAN examination with Skills level passed at a minimum


• 1-2 years post NYSC work experience in a similar role.


• Must possess very sound knowledge of basic accounting


• Basic knowledge of taxes and statutory deductions in Nigeria


• Must be able to do simple analysis and interpretation of financial transactions.


• Demonstrate ability to meet deadlines, determine priorities and organize work to meet objectives and identify and deal with problems.


• Outstanding attention to detail with an ability to reconcile complex accounts


• Ability to maintain strong relationships with external parties and internal colleagues


• Knowledgeable in IFRS.