• Application Deadline:
• Position: Accountant I


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 3 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  

Job Summary

• Accountant to provide support to the financial department by managing daily accounting tasks.


• You will be part of a team of professionals working to maintain order and transparency for the company’s finances.


• The account will also assist the senior accountant in streamlining the company’s financial processes.

Job Responsibilities

• Post and process journal entries to ensure all business transactions are recorded


• Update accounts receivable and issue invoices


• Update accounts payable and perform reconciliations


• Assist in the processing of balance sheets, income statements and other financial statements according to legal and company accounting and financial guidelines


• Assist with reviewing of expenses, payroll records etc. as assigned


• Update financial data in databases to ensure that information will be accurate and immediately available when needed


• Maintain ledger; record and document company financial transactions


• Oversee bank reconciliations and balance financial records


• Update vendor information


• Keep updated budgets; handle monthly payroll disbursements and invoices, and confirm expense vouchers and purchase orders


• Prepare and present regular reports about company finances including budgets, debts, deficits, expenditures, and revenue


• Review data to ensure that proper procedures are being followed


• Conduct or assist with fixed asset audits


• Calculate taxes and prepare tax returns in compliance with payment and reporting regulations


• Identify and resolve financial discrepancies


• Utilize database management systems to maintain up-to-date record-keeping of financial documents


• Predict future revenue and expenses through a detailed analysis of current and past trends in costs, financial commitments, revenues, and trends


• Prepare and submit weekly/monthly reports


• Assist senior accountants in the preparation of monthly/yearly closings


• Assist with other accounting projects


• Undertake any other task assigned

Job Requirements

Education:

• A Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or any closely related field from a reputable University. A professional certificate (ACCA, ICAN) is a must.

Experience:

• Minimum of (3) years’ work experience post NYSC.


• Experience in the usage of Accounting software.

Job Competences:

• Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures


• In-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)


• Awareness of business trends


• Familiarity with financial accounting statements


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


• Hands-on experience with accounting software packages, like QuickBooks


• Advanced MS Excel skills


• Accuracy and attention to detail


• Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skill.