• Application Deadline: Sat, 21 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Account Officer


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 3 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  

Job Description

• We hope to fill the position with a talent who possess strong understanding of accounting principles, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work independently.

Specific Responsibilities

• Recording of financial transactions and maintaining accurate financial records.


• Managing all aspects of accounts payable and receivable, including processing invoices, tracking and verifying payments, following up on outstanding balances and resolving any discrepancies.


• Performing regular bank reconciliations to ensure the accuracy of accounts and prepare financial statements and other financial reports.


• Prepare and analyze budgets and forecasts.


• Tax compliance, including preparing tax returns and providing support during tax audits.


• Receiving and posting cheques payment as well as issuing payment receipts


• Overseeing the management of petty cash, foreign exchange, ensuring all transactions are properly recorded and reconciled


• Collaborating with internal stakeholders in managing logistics business, purchases and P&L of the various businesses


• Participating in the month-end and year-end closing processes.


• Performing other duties and special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• The ideal candidate should hold a Bachelor's degree in Accounting


• 3+ years experience as an Account Officer


• Proficient computer skills (i.e., Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Adobe Acrobat)


• Experience using accounting software, such as Quickbooks


• Prior experience working with financial accounts


• Strong financial and critical reasoning skills


• Attention to detail and accuracy


• Ability to multitask and prioritize workload effectively


• Knowledge of local, state, and federal financial regulations.