• Application Deadline: Tue, 11 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Accountant


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 5 years


• Location Lagos


• City Ojo


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  

Job Description

• Perform day to day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, computing, posting and recording accounts receivables and data.


• Prepare bills, invoices and bank deposits


• Reconcile the accounts receivable ledger to ensure that all payments are accounted for and properly posted.


• Perform bank reconciliations - the reconciliation of the bank statement against the GL and reconciliation of any assigned clearing accounts.


• Respond to audit inquiries in a timely manner; as required, make calls to the bank directly to clarify adjustments or to clarify items on the bank statements in order to reconcile activity or properly code it; liaise with auditors to confirm bank balances as of a certain date


• Generate financial statements and reports detailing accounts receivable status


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


• Documents financial transactions by entering account information.


• Recommends financial actions by analyzing accounting options.


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


• Substantiates financial transactions by auditing documents.


• Maintains accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures.


• Reconciles financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.


• Secures financial information by completing database backups.


• Maintains financial security by following internal controls.


• Prepares payments by verifying documentation, and requesting disbursements.


• Answers accounting procedure questions by researching and interpreting accounting policy and regulations.


• Complies with statutory financial legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising the HOD on needed actions.


• Prepares special financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.

Role Qualifications

• B.Sc Degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration


• ICAN or ACCA certification, a plus


• Minimum of 5 years proven working experience in a finance role


• Finance experience in an retail industry


• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles,


• Proven ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records


• Data entry skills along with a knack for numbers


• Hands-on experience in operating spreadsheets and accounting software


• Proficiency in English and in MS Office


• Customer service orientation and negotiation skills


• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.