• Application Deadline: Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Account Associate


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA


• Experience


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  

Role Overview & Details 

• You’ll be responsible for all daily accounting tasks, including preparing tax documents and updating expense files.


• You will perform financial transactions and post them in the general ledger, with strong attention to detail.


• Ultimately, you will ensure the company’s finances run smoothly. A few of the responsibilities for this role include: 
  
  
  
  • Maintain and update accounting records and files 
  
  
  • Analyze budgets and create expense reports 
  
  
  • Examine tax policies and handle tax payments and returns 
  
  
  • Post transactions and categorize records in the general ledger (e.g. by assets, liabilities, and expenses) 
  
  
  • Reconcile bank statements 
  
  
  • Analyze transactions with internal and external stakeholders 
  
  
  • Conduct month-end and year-end closures 
  
  
  • Prepare documents for audits 
  
  
  • Apply new accounting policies and ensure compliance with rules and regulations
  
  
  
  

Role Summary

• Handles day-to-day bookkeeping and prepares management accounts.


• Documents and analyzes company financial transactions and data in order to prepare scheduled financial reports for management.


• Reviews the company finances and helps with budget expansions and financial advice while handling company expenditures. 

Role Requirements 

• Higher Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Social Sciences like Economics, Banking and Finance, Accounting etc. MSc or Certifications in the field will be considered as add-ons. 


• Similar experience as a Staff Accountant or relevant role in accounting 


• Excellent use of Microsoft Office Word and Excel; very good with spreadsheets


• Knowledge and use of an accounting information system eg quick books, ZOHO, etc


• Adept computer skills and proficiency using programs like QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel


• Advanced math skills to keep accurate records and supervise the bookkeeping of an organization


• Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact regularly with clients regarding sensitive topics like billing and payments 


• Excellent organization skills for maintaining clear, accurate, and meticulous financial records for a company 


• Attention to detail for ensuring the accuracy of a company’s records and invoices


• Multitasking in order to successfully handle multiple accounts, invoices, and payments at various stages of execution 


• Excellent efficiency for handling any accounting issues quickly with minimal interference

Personality for success:

• Confidentiality and integrity 


• Attention to detail 


• Strong organizational and communication skills 


• Personal drive 


• Business awareness and excellent organizational and time management skills 


• Flexible and proactive.