Junior Accountant
Location:
Ojodu Berger, Mainland, Lagos
Qualification:
Candidates should possess relevant qualifications
Job Description:
- Provides financial information to management by researching and analyzing accounting data; preparing reports. Prepares asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information. Documents financial transactions by entering account information
- Hour Requirement: 8am - 6pm (Monday – Saturday (9am-2pm))
Duties / Responsibilities
- Keeping informed about current legislation relating to finance and accounting.
- Posting and processing journal entries to ensure all business transactions are recorded
- Updating accounts receivable and issue invoices
- Updating accounts payable and perform reconciliations
- Assist in the processing of balance sheets, income statements and other financial statements according to legal and company accounting and financial guidelines
- Update financial data in databases to ensure that information will be accurate and immediately available when needed
- Prepare and submit weekly/monthly reports
- Assist senior accountants in the preparation of monthly/yearly closings
- Assist with other accounting projects
- Assist with reviewing of expenses, payroll records etc. as assigned.
Education and Experience
- Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree or HND in Accounting or related discipline from any recognized institution
- 2 years of relevant experience in a similar role
- Qualifications (ACCA or ICAN) certified is a plus but not required
- Knowledge of Microsoft Excel required.
- Journal entry experience
- Account payment voucher.
Requirements and Skills:
- Good math skills and the ability to spot numerical errors
- Hands-on experience with MS Excel and accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks)
- Organization skills
- Ability to handle sensitive, confidential information
- Proficiency with computers and bookkeeping software, strong typing skills.
- Exceptional time management and verbal and written communication skills.
- Familiarity with basic accounting principles.
- Professional manner and a strong ethical code.
- Ability to multitask and remain motivated and positive.
Benefits
- Health Care
- Pension
- 13th Month
- Opportunity to develop practical skills and enhance your accounting knowledge.
Application closing date:
12-Dec-2023