A firm in Lagos looking for a Finance Officer to take charge of the financial health of the company by administering accounting operations to meet legal requirements.

You should be familiar with audits, invoices and budget preparations. Our ideal candidate demonstrates interest in managing accounting activities, including bank reconciliations, accounts payable and accounts receivable. You should also have excellent organizational skills and be able to handle time-sensitive tasks.

Ultimately, you’ll be responsible for the day-to-day management of our financial transactions and procedures.

QUALIFICATION AND REQUIREMENTS

•Minimum of HND (Upper credit/ Second class lower) Accounting, Finance or Economics.
•Must be able to learn with little supervision.
•Have good communication skills.
•Be able to gain people’s confidence and put them at ease.
•Be smart and good looking.
•Be flexible and adaptable.
•Proven work experience as a Finance Officer or similar role.
•Solid knowledge of financial and accounting procedures.
•Experience using financial software.
•Advanced MS Excel skills.
•Knowledge of financial regulations.
•Excellent analytical and numerical skills.
•Sharp time management skills.
•Strong ethics, with an ability to manage confidential data
Professional qualification is considered a plus.
• Must have not less than two years working experience in any related field.

RESPONSIBILITIES

•Keep accurate records for all daily transactions.
•Prepare balance sheets.
•Process invoices.
•Record accounts payable and accounts receivable.
•Update internal systems with financial data.
•Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports.
•Reconcile bank statements.
•Participate in financial audits.
•Track bank deposits and payments.
•Assist with budget preparation.
•Review and implement financial policies.

MODE OF APPLICATION

Qualified applicants should forward a copy of their CV to hr.southernalliedconsult@ gmail.com. Failure to strictly follow these instructions will lead to immediate disqualification. Qualified candidates will be contacted via text message.