Accounts Officer Job Vacancy in An Indigenous Oil and Gas company, Lagos, BSc. or HND

Our client is an indigenous Oil and Gas company Headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria

Job Title: Accounts Officer
REQIT – Lagos

MAIN PURPOSE:

    This Role will be responsible for the daily posting of financial transactions and also assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts and periodic financial statements for the Company and its subsidiaries in a timely manner to meet relevant internal and statutory requirements.
    The holder of the role will also be responsible for preparation of monthly bank reconciliation statements and carry out bank and cash runs as may be directed.

The function of the role includes but is not limited to:

    Ensure proper codification of financial transactions
    Raise Journal entries for accruals, provisions, prepayments and other end of month adjustments required to prepare correct and accurate monthly accounts
    Responsible for handling and reconciling all staff accounts, i.e cash advances, loans, exit pays and gratuities, etc
    Responsible for making monthly PAYE, Pension, WHT, VAT remittances and returns and obtaining the appropriate Receipts and Credits as applicable
    Carry out bank and cash runs as required
    Assist in the timely preparation of financial statements in both Nigerian GAAP and IFRS formats.
    Carry out monthly bank reconciliations and raise entries to clear outstanding items
    Preparation of invoices, Credit Notes and Debit Notes as may be necessary
     Ensure sign off of monthly, quarterly and annual IFRS financial statements
    Participate in year-end statutory audits

    Maintain company’s outstanding receivables and payables records

Desired Skills and Experience

PERSON SPECIFICATION(s):

The ideal candidate should:

    Possess the knowledge of IFRS is an added advantage.

    Possess strong analytical skills,
    Be able to effectively use MS Office – Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc
    Possess effective communication, presentation and interpersonal skills

    Be Proficient in the use of Accounting Software(s) such  as  SAGE etc
    Possess the ability to prepare monthly financial accounts is compulsory
    Be able to interpret financial statements
    Be able to carry out bank reconciliations
    Have an understanding of the operation & application of the Nigerian tax and Pension laws
    Possess practical knowledge of international accounting standards and practices
    Possess good report writing skills

Qualification:

BSc. or HND in Accounting or Finance. Minimum of Second Class Upper/Upper Credit.

Experience:                   

Minimum of 2 years of work experience overall obtained from a reputable audit firm or from a well-structured corporate entity              

How to Apply

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