Account Clerk

Responsibilities:

• Record all company expenditures accurately and promptly.
  
• Maintain separate financial records for projects and operational activities.
• Organize receipts, invoices, payment vouchers, and supporting financial documents.
  
• Verify expenditure records before documentation.
  
• Maintain petty cash records and reconciliation.
  
• Track project expenses and company operational costs.
  
• Monitor expenditures against approved budgets.
  
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly financial reports.
  
• Maintain an organized digital and physical filing system.
  
• Track vendor payments and outstanding balances.
  
• Support internal audits and financial reviews.
  
• Ensure confidentiality of all financial records and company information.
  
• Work closely with the Business Operations & Administration Manager (BOAM) to ensure compliance with company financial procedures.
  

Daily Responsibilities:

• Record approved financial transactions.
  
• Update expenditure registers.
  
• Organize financial documents.
  
• Verify receipts and payment evidence.
  
• Reconcile petty cash and payment records.
  
• Submit daily expenditure updates.
  

Weekly Responsibilities:

• Prepare weekly expenditure reports.
  
• Review outstanding payments.
  
• Reconcile project expenses.
  
• Verify missing documentation.
  
• Attend financial review meetings with management.
  

Monthly Responsibilities:

• Prepare monthly financial summaries.
  
• Compile project expenditure reports.
  
• Monitor budget performance.
  
• Maintain organized financial archives.
  
• Prepare reports for management review.

Requirements:

• OND, HND, or Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related discipline.
  
• Professional certifications are an added advantage.
  
• Minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in an accounting, bookkeeping, finance, or administrative role.
  
• Experience with financial record management is preferred.
  
• Experience in an agribusiness or project-based organization is an advantage.
  
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills.
  
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
  
• Good knowledge of bookkeeping principles.
  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Google Sheets.
  
• Strong organizational and record-keeping skills.
  
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
  
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
  
• Time management and ability to meet reporting deadlines.

Key Performance Indicators:

• Accuracy of financial records.
  
• Timeliness of financial reporting.
  
• Proper documentation of expenditures.
  
• Filing accuracy.
  
• Budget monitoring effectiveness.
  
• Compliance with company financial procedures.

Benefits:

• Opportunity to work in a growing and innovative agribusiness company.
  
• Professional development and learning opportunities.
  
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.
  
• Opportunity for career growth based on performance.