• Application Deadline:
• Position: Junior Accountant


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 1 - 2 years


• Location Lagos


• City Ikoyi


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 

Summary

• The Junior Accountant is responsible for providing support to the Finance and Operations team by managing daily accounting and financial tasks.


• In this role, you will be responsible for reconciling account balances and bank statements, maintaining general ledgers and preparing of management account.

Primary Responsibilities

Reporting & Accounting:

• Prepare and maintain regular financial planning reports.


• Manage cash flow across assigned businesses.


• Preparation of periodic financial statements.


• Engage in Transaction postings.


• Perform Bank Reconciliation exercises.


• Serve as a point of contact for external auditors.


• Manage preparation and support of all external audits.


• Process internal and external payments to Clients and Vendors.


• Update and maintain the pre-payment schedules on the accounting software.


• Assist in the preparation of Management Account.


• Prepare and timely remittance of monthly regulatory returns such as PAYE, Pension, VAT, NSITF and ITF.

Cash/ Asset Management:

• Manage the Petty cash Till.


• Client Operations and transaction processing.


• Maintain fixed asset register on the software.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics.


• 1 - 2 years’ proven work experience in a related position


• Professional Certifications (ICAN/CFA/CPA) is an added advantage.

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Attributes:

• Proficiency in Usage of accounting software (ERP).


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Tools (Excel, Word & PowerPoint).


• Ability to engage external regulators and regulatory bodies on tax issues and remittance obligations.


• In-depth understanding of financial reporting in accordance with IFRS Reporting standard.


• Strong stakeholder relationship management skills.


• Highly organized.


• An in-depth understanding of financial reporting in accordance with IFRS Reporting standard.


• Compliance and Internal Control oriented.


• Strong ethical values.


• A strong focus on excellence.


• Ability to plan and prioritize effectively.


• Strong analytical skills.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.


• Respectful to clients / colleagues.


• Possess a practical, flexible, and innovative approach to work.


• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.

Compensation

Competitive and commensurate with experience