Accounting Officer at an International School - The Workplace Centre Limited

The Workplace Centre Limited (TWPC) - Our client, an International School in the education sector, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Accounting Officer

Location: Awolowo Road, Ikoyi - Lagos
Employment Type: Full Time
Severity: Urgent

Job Profile

• We are looking for a detail-oriented Account Officer to assist in our financial department. The responsibilities of an Account Officer include keeping financial records up-to-date, checking for inaccuracies in invoices, and handling queries on general accounts.
• To be successful as an Account Officer, you should have knowledge of basic accounting procedures, be open to learning, and have strong communication skills. Ultimately, a quality Account Officer should be able to achieve excellent customer service and maintain accurate financial records.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable and receivable, depending on role
• Utilize database software to organize financial account information
• Handle account inquiries from internal and external sources
• Make regular contact with clients to ensure payment
• Ensure company financial accounts, such as credit cards, are paid on time
• Perform internal audits on financial activities as necessary
• Review both incoming and outgoing invoices
• Generate financial reports for review regulatory authorities
• Resolving accounts to the general ledger.
• Contacting clients about transactions and invoices.
• Handling queries related to accounts
• Investigating financial transactions and records on a daily basis.
• Analyzing account activities of various other departments of the organization.
• Reviewing incoming and outgoing invoices.
• Maintaining and preparing the budget.

Requirements

• HND or B.Sc, in Accounting or related field.
• 1 - 3 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Proven work experience as an Account Officer.
• Able to work well within a team.
• Proficiency in MS Excel
• Solid analytical skills.
• Detail-oriented.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Outstanding analytical abilities.

Salary
N50,000 - N60,000 Month Net

Application Closing Date
20th April, 2022.