GEC Petroleum - An indigenous Oil and Gas Company, based in Lagos seeks to recruit an experienced Accounts Officer

Job Type: Permanent

Org Level: Entry

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

Location: Lagos

Job Field: Finance & Accounts.

THE JOB REQUIREMENT(s):
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

PERSON SPECIFICATION(s):
The ideal candidate should:
Possess the knowledge of IFRS is an added advantage.
Possess strong analytical 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
Be able to effectively use MS Office - Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc
Possess effective communication, presentation and interpersonal skills

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