• Application Deadline: Tue, 19 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Junior Accountant


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 1 - 3 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  


• Salary Range ₦100,000 - ₦150,000/month
  

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

• 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 computer software (e.g. SAP)


• BSc/Ba in accounting, finance or relevant field.


• communication skills.


• Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and other relevant software applications.


• Ability to maintain a high level of professionalism, confidentiality, and discretion.


• Candidate must reside within the mainland