• Application Deadline: Fri, 25 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Accountant


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 2 years


• Location Lagos


• City Ikeja


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  

Reports to: Head Accountant

Budget: 100,000.00 Monthly Net Salary

Job Summary:

The Accountant will perform accounting and bookkeeping support functions in the organisation likewise internal control functions. The Accountant will also provide financial information to the Head Accountant by researching and analysing accounting data and preparing reports.

Job Description:

• Maintain financial security by adhering to internal process controls


• Maintain customer and employee confidence and protect operations by keeping financial information confidential


• Analyze departmental budgets, preparing periodic reports that compare budgeted costs to actual costs


• Assist in preparing monthly schedule for account preparation


• Confirm deposit of cash sales to bank in relation to the daily sales report


• Carry out banking activities of the company and periodic bank reconciliations as directed by the Head Accountant


• Maintain the requisition process for all departmental funding and keep cheque stubs and receipt as a record where necessary


• Ensure due approval is obtained before petty cash invoice is issued to requesting department.


• Ensure tax deductions are remitted as at when due


• Compute, prepare and facilitate tax returns, ensuring compliance with payment, reporting and other legal tax requirements


• Ensure proper filing of financial documents and payment voucher with supporting documents.

Role Requirements:

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or any related discipline


• Minimum of 2 years’ post NYSC Experience working as a Junior Accountant


• Student membership of CITN/ ICAN/ACCA will be an advantage


• Practical knowledge with accounting tools and software, including excel


• Experience in Food and retail sector is an added advantage.