• Application Deadline: Fri, 5 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Junior Accountant


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 2 - 3 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  


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

Our Client a corporate technology solutions provider in the document copy/print/scan equipment, maintenance servicing, print management solutions, and archiving industry is seeking a Junior Accountant to manage all financial transactions, from fixed payments and variable expenses to bank deposits and budgets.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare asset, liability and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information


• Document financial transactions by entering account information


• Recommend financial actions by analyzing accounting options


• Summarize current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement and other reports


• Substantiate financial transactions by auditing documents


• Maintain accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures


• Reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information


• Secure financial information by completing database backups


• Verify, allocate, post and reconcile transactions


• Produce error-free accounting reports and present their results


• Analyze financial information and summarize financial status


• Provide technical support and advice on management


• Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures


• Participate in financial standards setting and in forecast process


• Provide input into department's goal setting process


• Prepare financial statements and produce budget according to schedule


• Direct internal and external audits to ensure compliance


• Support month-end and year-end close process


• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls


• Communicate effectively with clients


• Contribute to a strong client relationship through positive interactions with client personnel


• Communicate with Manager and/or Director on work status and client issues that arise

Requirements:

• Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures and principles


• Minimum of 2 years working experience


• Awareness of business trends


• Experience with creating financial statements


• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year end close process


• Excellent accounting software user (Peach Tree or Sage) and administration skills


• Accuracy and attention to detail


• Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills


• Bachelor's Degree in appropriate field of study or equivalent work experience


• Intermediate understanding of accounting and reporting standards, gaining experience in researching as it relates to accounting issues

Accountant top skills & proficiencies:

• Accounting


• Corporate Finance


• Reporting Skills


• Attention to Detail


• Deadline-Oriented


• Reporting Research Results


• Confidentiality


• Time Management


• Data Entry Management


• Basic Math


• Accuracy


• Planning and Organizing


• Scheduling and Monitoring


• Communication Skills


• Problem Analysis and Problem-Solving Skills


• Initiative


• Teamwork


• Confidentiality