• Application Deadline: Fri, 2 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Junior Account Officer


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 2 - 3 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  

Job Description

We are looking to hire an ambitious Junior Accountant to support the financial department by managing daily accounting tasks.

Responsibilities

• Maintain financial files and records


• Support external auditors with annual audit exercises


• Maintain the accounts payable and receivable systems in order to ensure complete and accurate payment records


• Review invoices and other payment requests for appropriate approvals, adequacy of budget cover, the validity of claims, and relevant supporting documents


• Ensure timely processing of all payables


• Assist in following up on outstanding reconciling items to ensure timely resolution of issues relating to reconciliations


• Support the Finance Manager in the preparation of monthly accruals and prepayment schedules


• Review and reconcile relevant tax accounts – VAT, WHT, PAYE, etc. to ensure completeness, accuracy, and validity


• Compute and file tax returns to relevant tax authorities including related reports to ensure compliance with tax laws and regulations


• Administer petty cash disbursement and reconciliation


• Process advance requests and track retirements in line with approved policies


• Knowledge of Excel, Sage, or other accounting software


• Posting and processing journal entries to ensure all business transactions are recorded.


• Updating accounts receivable and issuing invoices.


• Updating accounts payable and performing reconciliations.


• Providing support to a team of professionals working to maintain order and transparency for the company’s finances.


• Keeping petty cash records and issuing purchase receipts.


• Preparation of estimates and job cards.

Qualifications / Requirements

• HND OR B.sc in accounting


• Must have at least 2 years of relevant experience on the job


• Preferably candidates who reside on the island or its environs


• Must have good communication skills


• Strong analytical skill


• Must be disciplined with good interpersonal skills


• Ability to work under pressure