Accounts/Finance Officer

Responsibilities:

• Financial Records: Maintain accurate financial records by recording daily transactions, including accounts payable and receivable, general ledger entries, and bank reconciliations.
• Client Invoicing: Prepare and distribute invoices to clients, monitor payment statuses, and follow up on overdue accounts.
• Tax Payments: Track appropriate sales and apply tax payments on invoices as needed.
• Account Reconciliations: Perform regular reconciliations of financial accounts to ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data.
• Bank Account Management: Track company bank accounts, deposits, and balances; report regularly to management.
• Month-End and Year-End Processes: Perform the month-end and year-end closing processes, including preparing journal entries and assisting with financial statement analysis.
• Budgeting and Forecasting: Collaborate with other departments to gather and compile financial information required for budgeting and forecasting purposes, as well as commercial bids for the company’s services and projects.
• Tax Obligations: Monitor the company’s tax obligations (PAYE, WHT, VAT, CIT), follow up with relevant entities for action, and submit periodic status reports.
• Document Filing: Maintain organized filing systems for financial documents, ensuring documents are easily accessible for audits and reference purposes.
• Compliance: Stay up-to-date with relevant accounting regulations and advise Management to ensure the Company complies with local, state, and federal financial requirements.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field
• 3 years of proven experience in accounting or finance roles.
• Proficiency in accounting software (Quick Books) and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Location: Apapa, Lagos

Note: Interested candidates are invited to submit their CVs by July 1st, 2024. Please include the job title you are applying for in the subject line of your email.