• Application Deadline: Mon, 3 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Accounting Intern


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 1 year


• Location Abuja


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit  , Internships / Volunteering 
  

Reports to:

Senior Accountant

Main Function

Ensure the timely processing of financial documents in line with the organization’s financial policies and procedures

Duties and Responsibilities

• Process bank transactions regarding documents of inward and outward remittances, bank reconciliation etc.


•  Assist in Performing month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities related to cash management and tax, including preparing the appropriate audit work papers for such activities


• Assist in Preparing quarterly and annual budget for the organization


• Prepare balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and other financial reports


• Assist in Analysing trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments and obligations incurred to predict future revenues and expenses


• Receive and process all vendor invoices for payments, verify all invoices as per finance policies


• Prepare payment analysis for all expenses and report any abnormal variances to the Senior Accountant


• Make and duly record rejections by raising debit note to vendors immediately in case of any discrepancy in records


• Ensure all sales and debit noted are settled timely


• Perform transaction reversals where necessary


• Ensure transactions, supporting schedules and accounting papers for policies and conventions are maintained in accordance with FIRS


• Maintain records of organization's financial activity


• Assist in developing reports on financial performance for internal and external use


• Assist in Preparing bank accounts and balance sheet accounts monthly reconciliation/schedules


• Ensure all payments are made on time with no penalties


• Assist in Preparing and maintaining record of all financial contracts and transactions


• Highlight any system or procedural issues that may impede the reconciliation/reporting process


• Continuously improve financial accounting integrity and efficiency through the review of existing policies, procedures and controls as required


• Perform other duties as maybe required

Functional Competencies

• Experience in the use of Accounting Software


• High level of proficiency in the use of spreadsheets


• Advanced knowledge of contracts, local laws and regulations such as VAT, tax, payroll etc.  

Knowledge, Skills and Behavioural Competencies

• Ability to prioritize work


• Exceptional numerical skills


• Exceptional level of integrity


• Problem solving and analytical skills


• Verbal and written communication skills


• Negotiation skills


• Ability to pay attention to detail


• Experience / Qualification


• Minimum BSc. Accounting or its equivalent.


• Current serving NYSC member.