Job Title: Accounts Officer
Location: Ajah, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Description
- Our client is seeking a highly motivated Accounts Officer to support in the management of their finance operations.
- The Accounts Officer will be responsible for a range of financial tasks, including managing accounts payable and receivables, processing payroll, preparing financial statements, and ensuring tax compliance.
Job Responsibilities
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- Managing accounts payable and receivable, including processing invoices, issuing payments, and reconciling accounts
- Preparing and processing payroll, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant regulations
- Assisting with budget preparation and monitoring, and providing regular reports on budget performance
- Preparing and analyzing financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements
- Assisting with tax compliance, including filing tax returns and maintaining records of tax payments
- Conducting regular audits of financial transactions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal policies and procedures
- Assisting with year-end financial statements and other reports as required
- Liaising with external auditors, tax authorities, and other stakeholders as required
- Maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records using accounting software and other tools
- Performing other duties as assigned by the senior accountant or management team.
Education / Requirements
- B.Sc / HND in Accounting or a related field
- 2-3 years of experience in an accounting role, preferably in a corporate environment
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and standards
- Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
Skills & Abilities:
- Must be a team player and should ensure that the spirit of team work never subsides while fulfilling responsibilities.
- The ability to interact with staff at all levels of the work and a proactive approach to work with professionalism and honesty may be required to work within time constraints and often under pressure.
Personal Attributes:
- Young & Vibrant
- Highly motivated and self-driven
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Commitment to fostering a positive work environment
- Ability to interact with staff at all levels of the organization
- Proactive approach to work with professionalism and honesty.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested and qualified candidates should send their email Application (Cover Letter and CV as one document in PDF Format) to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.
Deadline: July 31, 2023
Job Features
Job Category | Accounting / Audit / Finance |