• Application Deadline: Fri, 6 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Account Officer


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 2 - 3 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  


• Salary Range ₦150,000 - ₦200,000/month
  

Job Summary

Our client, an indigenous oil and gas servicing company involved in the provision of marine and logistics services is looking to hire an account officer. The ideal candidate will be responsible for monitoring accounts receivables, monthly bank reconciliation and maintaining all necessary books of accounts, documents and records. In addition, ensure the financial information asset of the company is well protected, and preserved with confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and drive the day-to -day creditors & debtors accounting activities of the company. 


• Ensure proper, accurate, timely and relevant financial records are maintained.


• Ensure complete SAGE Accounts payable and receivable batching of transactions.


• Receive, confirm, match, batch and post all POS, invoices and Goods received notes (GRNs) relating to each creditor per Purchase or job Order to the Supplier’s ledger. 


• Age invoices to enhance sequential invoice payment. 


• Raise and process payment vouchers for invoices pre-payment auditing and payment. 


• Schedule invoices for payment liaising with Treasury Accountant. 


• Keep track of all prepayments and ensure they are correctly posted to the PREPAID ACCOUNT and periodically reconcile same at least on a monthly basis. 


• Alert management on bad credit management practices noticed and initiate actions to mitigate possible losses. 


• Ensure proper, accurate, timely and relevant financial records are maintained 11. Maintain and update the Accounts Payable and receivable data base of the company. 


• Ensure that there are duly authorized documentary approvals for every data that is to be entered into the Accounts Payable and receivable data bases.


• Ensure and cultivate cordial relationship with the vendors and clients that will enhance their relationship with the company as critical stakeholders. 


• Cultivate and maintain good inter-personal relationship with colleagues within and outside the department. 


• Ensure the financial information asset of the company is well protected, preserved with confidentiality and available to the right people at the right format and time. 


• Ensure accurate and organized filing system for all documents.


• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of reports.


• Ensure that transparency, honesty and accountability are embedded in own area of business.


• Participate in daily tool box meeting and weekly communication and review meetings with colleagues.


• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A minimum of 2-3 years in a similar role, preferably in the industrial catering industry or hospitality industry. 


• HND/BSC degree In Accounting. 


• Good Accounting skills.


• Knowledge of Sage or any of the ERPs. 


• Good Communication and reporting Skills.

Benefits

• Gratuity & Pension 


• Leave Allowance 


• Comprehensive Health Insurance Cover & other mandatory employee benefits.