Accounting Officer
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Description
JOB SUMMARY
Maintains accounting records and performs routine filing and data entry
tasks for accounting data including accounts payable and accounts receivables. Assists in the preparation of periodic
accounting reports, manages petty cash, and ensures the accuracy of financial records.
Visits the bank to carry out transactions.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Maintains
and reviews financial records and reports discrepancies.
- Assists in
providing relevant financial information to various regulatory agencies to
ensure an accurate statement of the Company’s financial position.
- Monitors
expenditures and profits and ensures compliance with accounting and tax laws.
- Prepares
regular reports and statements for review and ensures financial data is entered
correctly and accurately.
- Prepares
debit and credit journal entries for the company’s accounts and carries out
various basic bookkeeping functions.
- Conducts
routine data entry management for accounting records including accounts payable
and receivable.
- Manages
petty cash.
- Manages
filing system and maintains an accurate database of all transactions.
- Visits
banking institutions to carry out financial transactions.
- Performs
other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS:
· Bachelor’s
degree or HND in accounting from an accredited institution.
- ICAN or ACCA certification is an added advantage
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Proficient in the use
of Microsoft Office tools.
KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:
- Good knowledge of
accounting procedures and International Financial Reporting Standards
(IFRS).
- Good knowledge of tax laws
and regulations.
- Good knowledge of general ledger accounting and
account reconciliation.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
- 1 - 2 years post-NYSC
experience in an accounting or similar role.