Office Bookkeeper at Solidarity Center

The Solidarity Center is a non-profit organization that assists workers around the world who are struggling to build democratic and independent trade unions. We work with unions and community groups worldwide to achieve equitable, sustainable, democratic development and to help men and women everywhere stand up for their rights and improve their living and working standards.
The Solidarity Center help build a global labor movement by strengthening the economic and political power of workers around the world through effective, independent and democratic unions.

We are recruiting for the position below

Job Position: Office Bookkeeper

Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Responsibilities

• Assisting Finance Officer in completing bank reconciliations, handling of cash on hand, payments, replenishment, cash receipts log and keeping receipts.
• Handling bank operations (cash disbursements, PAYE, Pension and National Housing Fund remittances) including wire transfer requests.
• Prepares payment vouchers, checks, payroll summary.
• Enter all financial transactions in QuickBooks software.
• Prepare monthly forms in Excel.
• Prepare or assist in preparation and submission of tax returns.
• Prepare and maintain inventory of all office furniture and equipment. Assure that all equipment, furniture and furnishing are properly maintained.
• Operate office equipment such as photocopier, fax machine, computers, etc.
• Conducts annual vendor comparison analysis as required.
• Order office supplies and training materials. Handling cash disbursements to activities participants and Facilitators.
• Purchase office supplies and equipment. Follow procurement requirements as needed.
• Assist in planning and arranging logistic for workshop activities/events including negotiation with hotel for venue, participant's travel arrangements, and other seminar arrangements.
• Maintain personnel records pertaining to salary, benefits and leave records.
• Maintain office records, filing, retrieval, retention.
• Keep control of and report all petty cash transactions.
• Know the Policies, Procedures and Practices necessary to conduct the normal function of each of the specific section, unit or work area within the office of the Solidarity Center.
• Other duties as assigned by the CP.

Qualifications and Skills

• A University degree in accounting from a recognized institution.
• Minimum of 2 years of work experience as an accountant;
• Experience with NGOs would be an asset;
• Knowledge of local tax laws;
• Strong knowledge and work experience in computer programs (Windows, Word, Excel);
• Working knowledge of accounting QuickBooks software;
• Administrative and organizational skills;
• Excellent knowledge of English is a must (speaking, writing);
• Detail oriented;
• Capable to work under pressure and meeting deadlines;
• Experience on budget preparation and control.

Application Closing Date
29th April, 2013

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their applications and resumes to: [email protected]