Account Officer at Sharptowers Limited

Sharptowers Limited is a digital company that support the growth of small and medium sized businesses through the efficient and effective use of our digital products and services. Innovation is the core of our company. We strive to deliver appropriate technology suited for the local markets where we operate. We also ensure that our services are accessible via our agent network. In so doing, we strive towards universal access.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Account Officer

Job Code: 0064
Location: Ikeja, Lagos

Job Summary

• The Account officer will work closely with other staff to ensure proper management of the organization finance.

Responsibilities

• Review transactions vouchers for accuracy, correct coding and completeness of documentation.
• Review transactions posted in Quick books accounting system (payments, deposits, journals and petty cash) for accuracy and coding.
• Prepare / Review account reconciliations for suppliers, staffs and agents, before payment.
• Prepare a monthly Outstanding Advance Report by reviewing and staff advances and liquidations to ensure compliance to the standard operating procedures.
• Print weekly bank statements, and reconcile to the cashbook.
• Prepare monthly financial reports, bank reconciliation, and submit for review.
• Conduct monthly review of Quick Books Balance Sheet accounts and prepare balance sheet reconciliations.
• Ensure the maintenance of an up to date filed records of financial activities, in an audit-ready manner; ensure proper and effective filing system is in place
• Prepare Budget vs Expense reports and assist with monitoring the office project fund balance (Pipeline report) and other reports as required.
• Prepare activity budgets and present draft budgets for review, ensuring that budget utilization is within the available budget provisions in the Work plan.
• Prepare the office financial year-end procedures, year- end schedules

Qualifications / Requirements

• Applicant must be Non-western region indigene.
• Only female applicants will be considered.
• BA in Accounting, Business Management, Financial Management or related field with a minimum of 3 years work experience strictly in accounting roles.
• Applicant MUST have an in-depth knowledge of MS Excel and QuickBooks is mandatory.
• Work experience in a supervisory position is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent coordination and time management skills, and ability to prioritize tasks.
• Willingness to work under pressure and ability to work under minimum supervision.
• Ability to effectively work in a team.
• Ability to travel when required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English language.

Application Closing Date
12th May, 2017.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV's to: [email protected] Please indicate the job title and job code as the subject. E.g Account Officer (0064).

Note: Applications not in compliance with the stipulated Qualification/Requirement will NOT be considered.