• Application Deadline: Fri, 21 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Accountant - Junior Level


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  

Job Description

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


• You will be part of a team of professionals working to maintain order and transparency for the company’s finances.


• Preparing financial statements and reporting are a large part of the junior accountant’s day-to-day work.


• The ideal candidate will be well-versed in accounting principles and able to work comfortably with numbers and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Post and process journal entries to ensure all business transactions are recorded


• Update accounts receivable and issue invoices


• Update accounts payable and perform reconciliations


• Assist in the processing of balance sheets, income statements and other financial statements according to legal and company accounting and financial guidelines


• Assist with reviewing of expenses, payroll records etc. as assigned


• Update financial data in databases to ensure that information will be accurate and immediately available when needed


• Prepare and submit weekly/monthly reports


• Assist senior accountants in the preparation of monthly/yearly closings


• Assist with other Accounting projects.

Requirements and Skills

• B.Sc / BA  Degree in Accounting, Finance or any relevant field


• Proven experience as a Junior Accountant


• Excellent organizing abilities


• Great attention to detail


• Good with numbers and figures and an analytical acumen


• Good understanding of Accounting and Financial reporting principles and practices


• Excellent knowledge of MS Office and familiarity with relevant Accounting Software.


• Qualifications (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) is a plus but not required