Account Officer at a Renewable Energy Company - EKO Criterion Consultancy Services

EKO Criterion Consultancy Services - Our client, a renewable Energy company based in Lagos is seeking suitably candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Account Officer

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Contract

Job Summary

• Account Officer will assist Finance Manager in reporting, forecasting, budgeting and Profit Plan process.
• Additionally, this includes compliance with Financial and Statutory Regulations and Company Policies and Procedures.

Responsibilities

• Cost-out analysis and support for the business in operational improvement initiatives.
• Develop, analyze and interpret statistical and accounting information to appraise operating results in terms of profitability, performance to budget / forecast, and other matters bearing on the fiscal soundness and operational effectiveness of the business.
• Support Senior Accountant/Finance Manager in Reporting / Forecasting / Profit & Strategic Planning process.
• Prepare checks for payment and carry out all banking related activities.
• Computation of taxes and statutory payment for each month;
• Raise and post sales invoices, cash receipts, cash payment vouchers and payroll;
• Posting all expenses and incomes.
• Ensuring financial and management accounts are available on a monthly basis.
• Managing and updating the Company’s fixed asset register.
• Carrying out a check on all purchases from various departments;
• Filing invoices, ensuring that all required monies are duly paid and recording disbursement;
• Manage and analyze bank reconciliations.
• Maintain general accounting standard in line with IFRS standard
• Manage the impress and petty voucher system.
• Provide timely communication to Finance Manager on business issues, providing supporting documentation and alternative courses of action.
• Prepare Monthly Cost Centre Report reviewing company financial records, reports, and other information to check for accuracy and ensure details align with company goals and procedures.
• Prepare Monthly Pension Schedule, PAYE remittance amongst other statutory remittances.
• Perform activities critical for month-end process in the operation.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree or OND with 0-2 years work experience

Skills & Experience Required:

• Ability to communicate well (both written and verbal), with strong stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Experience with ERP systems
• Strong data entry and intermediate Excel skills.

Application Closing Date
27th September, 2021.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Note: Only qualified candidates will be contacted.