Accountant I

2 weeks ago

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria Role Model School Full time

Job Summary

  • Accountant to provide support to the financial department by managing daily accounting tasks.
  • You will be part of a team of professionals working to maintain order and transparency for the company's finances.
  • The account will also assist the senior accountant in streamlining the company's financial processes.

Job Responsibilities

  • Post and process journal entries to ensure all business transactions are recorded
  • Update accounts receivable and issue invoices
  • Update accounts payable and perform reconciliations
  • Assist in the processing of balance sheets, income statements and other financial statements according to legal and company accounting and financial guidelines
  • Assist with reviewing of expenses, payroll records etc. as assigned
  • Update financial data in databases to ensure that information will be accurate and immediately available when needed
  • Maintain ledger; record and document company financial transactions
  • Oversee bank reconciliations and balance financial records
  • Update vendor information
  • Keep updated budgets; handle monthly payroll disbursements and invoices, and confirm expense vouchers and purchase orders
  • Prepare and present regular reports about company finances including budgets, debts, deficits, expenditures, and revenue
  • Review data to ensure that proper procedures are being followed
  • Conduct or assist with fixed asset audits
  • Calculate taxes and prepare tax returns in compliance with payment and reporting regulations
  • Identify and resolve financial discrepancies
  • Utilize database management systems to maintain up-to-date record-keeping of financial documents
  • Predict future revenue and expenses through a detailed analysis of current and past trends in costs, financial commitments, revenues, and trends
  • Prepare and submit weekly/monthly reports
  • Assist senior accountants in the preparation of monthly/yearly closings
  • Assist with other accounting projects
  • Undertake any other task assigned

Job Requirements
Education:

  • A Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or any closely related field from a reputable University. A professional certificate ACCA, ICAN is a must.

Experience:

  • Minimum of 3 years' work experience post NYSC.
  • Experience in the usage of Accounting software.

Job Competences:

  • Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures
  • In-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles GAAP
  • Awareness of business trends
  • Familiarity with financial accounting statements
  • Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process
  • Hands-on experience with accounting software packages, like QuickBooks
  • Advanced MS Excel skills
  • Accuracy and attention to detail
  • Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skill.

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