RESPONSIBILITIES OF AN ACCOUNTING OFFICER
 An accounting officer reviews a business's financial reports and other documents to ensure they are accurate.
 Documents that undergo his scrutiny include invoices, receipts, ledgers and purchase orders.
 He reviews the books of account, and confirms that records of expenditures and profits of a business are correct.
 He analyzes all other fiscal activities and certifies that they comply with accounting and legal requirements.
 In the event of any misappropriation of funds, evidenced by financial records, he reports the matter to management for redress.
 Preparation of a budget for a business is the responsibility of the accounts and finance office.
 The officer assists in formulating and monitoring the budget of a business and provides recommendations on budgetary allocation.
 The accounting officer monitors expenditures, revenue and use of company resources to ensure businesses operate within budget.
 He also provides monthly or quarterly reports to management on budgetary performance.
 An accounting officer has in-depth knowledge of the financial weaknesses and strengths of a business.
 He evaluates internal finance management systems, procedures and business risks, and provides management with recommendations on how to improve the company's financial status. For example, he can suggest a system to improve management of financial records.
 An accounting officer identifies market trends and financial mishaps of a business, and advises management on how to increase profits and reduce losses.
 The management of both general and subsidiary accounts of a business is the duty of an accounting officer.
 He is in charge of depositing revenue received by a business in the requisite accounts.
 An accounting officer works with an auditor of a company to ensure proper scrutiny of its accounts. From the details in the business’s accounts and its financial records, an accounting officer prepares the annual financial statement.
 He also facilitates the reconciliation of the accounts of a business.
Skills
• Comfortable with computer handling. Should know how to handle accounts through computer systems.
• Must have booking and financial accounting skills.
Qualification
• Such should have BSC/HND/ND in Accounting.
• May not have year of experience.
Location: Lagos
Duration: 5th-28th Nov., 2014

Note: Any qualified Candidate should forward there Resume to: kglobaljobs@yahoo.com