• Application Deadline: Mon, 20 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Accountant


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 6 - 8 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  

Responsibilities

• Ensure up-to-date database of operating banks, and their account details and facilitate documentation requirements.


• Ensure timely payment of payroll transactions/staff reimbursement.


• Ensure timely payment of statutory dues of the company VAT/WHT.


• Ensure vendor's payment accuracy and timeliness in accordance with contractual obligations and turnaround time on NGX-GAAPs.


• Monitor bank balances and perform bank fee analysis.


• Ensure timely preparation of monthly reconciliation of all banks maintained by Nigerian Exchange and follow up on unreconciled transactions with the concerned department.


• Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies and procedures.


• Ensure reconciliation of various treasury-related GL codes with trial balance.


• Ensure processing of all cash and bank transactions in business system ERP.


• Ensure preparation of weekly reconciliations of all bank accounts 


• Ensure all cheque payments are supported by authorized invoices.


• Ensure cash advance ledger is reconciled monthly and retirement is supported by appropriate documentation and authorized signatory.


• Ensure prompt, efficient, and accurate service in processing requests and transactions on NGX GAPs electronic payment platform.


• Take corrective action to resolve issues such as payment discrepancies

Person Specification & Required Qualifications

• B.Sc./HND degree in Banking, Accounting, Finance, Economics or a similar field;


• Minimum of 6-8 years cognate experience in a similar role;


• At least one relevant professional qualification e.g. ACCA, ACA.


• Customer service orientation and negotiation skills


• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills


• Knowledge of general accounting principles, regulatory standards, and compliance requirements.