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
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Prepares asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information
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Summarizes current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, income statements, profit and loss statement, and other reports.
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Substantiates financial transactions by auditing documents.
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Creates and maintains cash flow analysis
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Manages and updates all payroll information for employees in the organization
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Keeps records of all the organization’s bank transactions and update account payable and receivable
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Coordinates billings with outside service providers and vendors
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Assists the Lead, Accounts with tax calculation and all related matters for the company
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Assists the Lead, Accounts in financial data management by developing, implementing and maintaining financial data bases, as well as establishing and monitoring control procedures.
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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
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Recommends financial actions by analyzing accounting options.
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Prepares statutory accounts and detailed monthly management accounts.
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Maintains constant communication with clients and top management providing them with quality services.
Qualification and Experience
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Minimum of
B.SC / HND in Accounting or Banking and Finance.
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ICAN certified member or undergoing ICAN certification.
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Minimum 2 years’ experience in a structured accounting department.
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Full Knowledge and grasp of Accounting terms and procedures.
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Must possess knowledge and practical use of Accounting softwares.
Required Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
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Proficiency in numbers
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Good written and oral communication skills.
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Must possess excellent analytic skills.
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Must be driven and handle the thorough analysis of financial data and information.
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Highly organised and must be capable of solving problem.
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Excellent interpersonal skills
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Keen attention for detail
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Good problem solving and decision making skills.
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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
For further Enquiries
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