• Application Deadline: Thu, 1 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Accounting Officer


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  

General Description

The position reports directly to the Management Accountant. She is responsible for providing clerical, and accounting operations support to the Project Accountant and Senior Accountant, and possibly several department staff members. Must be available for overtime or off hours as needed, regular working hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays.

Key Accountabilities

• Assist in bank reconciliation


• Assist and support the corporate accounting, accounts payable, and/or defense finance functions


• Reconciling general ledger accounts


• Roll forward analysis of balance sheet accounts


• Monthly financial statement reviews and analysis


• Assist with general accounting month-end closing procedures


• Posting of transactions (receivables and payables) into respective GLs.


• Complete special projects as needed and other duties assigned


• Word-processes and distributes business communications such as memos, letters, faxes, transmittals, programs, schedules, and spreadsheets in accordance with office standards.


• Maintain absolute confidentiality and security


• Vetting of payment requests with POs.


• Receivables and payable reconciliation.


• Assist project team in organization and procedures.


• May assist other administrative or executive assistants at the  direction of the Project Manager and/or senior accountant


• Perform other accounting duties as necessary to meet the responsibilities of the position and client expectations.

Skills and Attributes

• Must be prepared to respond to multi-task job schedule for daily routine,


• Maintain high levels of concentration and attention to detail, and work with a team approach to accomplish tasks.


• Have strong verbal and written communication skills;


• Ability to effectively gather and disseminate information and respond to questions from groups of managers.


• Ability to be proficient with numerical skills and basic skills in ERP.


• Must maintain a professional appearance appropriate for job tasks and maintain proper business etiquette

Education & Work Exp. Requirements

• Young/recent graduate


• AAT / HND / BSc. Accounting, or any related discipline