Accounting Officer Latest Job at TheJobMag Centre

Our client, a durable consumer goods firm focused on creating African themed lifestyle products that radiate our brand ethos of top quality that’s affordable, designed for Africa by African! seeks to
engage the services of a Accounting Officer

Job Title: Accounting Officer
Industry: Retail Fashion
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Ikeja

Main purpose of position

The role of the Accounting officer is to perform financial functions related to the collection, accuracy, recording, analysis and presentation of a business, organization’s financial operations.

Job Description

• Prepares asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information
• Summarizes current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, income statements, profit and loss statement, and other reports.
• Substantiates financial transactions by auditing documents.
• Creates and maintains cash flow analysis
• Manages and updates all payroll information for employees in the organization
• Keeps records of all the organization’s bank transactions and update account payable and receivable
• Coordinates billings with outside service providers and vendors
• Assists the Lead, Accounts with tax calculation and all related matters for the company
• Assists the Lead, Accounts in financial data management by developing, implementing and maintaining financial data bases, as well as establishing and monitoring control procedures.
• Assists in creating and maintaining document retention systems for legal documents and assist in establishing standard operating procedures when it comes to finance  both internally and externally
• Recommends financial actions by analyzing accounting options.
• Prepares statutory accounts and detailed monthly management accounts.
• Maintains constant communication with clients and top management providing them with quality services.

Qualification and Experience

• Minimum of B.SC / HND in Accounting or Banking and Finance.
• ICAN certified member or undergoing ICAN certification.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a structured accounting department.
• Full Knowledge and grasp of Accounting terms and procedures.
• Must possess knowledge and practical use of Accounting softwares.

Required Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proficiency in numbers
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Must possess excellent analytic skills.
• Must be driven and handle the thorough analysis of financial data and information.
• Highly organised and must be capable of solving problem.
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Keen attention for detail
• Good problem solving and decision making skills.
• Strong proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office skills like Word, Outlook, and Excel, PowerPoint.

Remuneration:
N70,000

Application Deadline:
4th November, 2015

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Tel: 08167490262


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