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:
N75,000 - N85,000

Application Deadline:
28th March, 2015

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should click this link to apply: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1tvOw69L5U3-MPwlNnNfPcg1h59XGzNmSUUefrJ3aa6c/viewform?c=0&w=1

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