Accounting Officers at the JobMag

The JobMag - Our client, a retail fashion firm, is recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Accounting Officer

Industry: Retail Fashion
Location: Ikeja
Employment Type: Full Time

Main Purpose of Position
The role of the Accounting officer is to perform financial functions related to the collection, accuracy, recording, analysis and presentation of a business, organization's financial operations.

Job Description

• Prepares asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information
• Summarizes current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, income statements, profit and loss statement, and other reports.
• Substantiates financial transactions by auditing documents.
• Creates and maintains cash flow analysis
• Manages and updates all payroll information for employees in the organization
• Keeps records of all the organization’s bank transactions and update account payable and receivable
• Coordinates billings with outside service providers and vendors
• Assists the Lead, Accounts with tax calculation and all related matters for the company
• Assists the Lead, Accounts in financial data management by developing, implementing and maintaining financial data bases, as well as establishing and monitoring control procedures.
• Assists in creating and maintaining document retention systems for legal documents and assist in establishing standard operating procedures when it comes to finance both internally and externally
• Recommends financial actions by analyzing accounting options.
• Prepares statutory accounts and detailed monthly management accounts.
• Maintains constant communication with clients and top management providing them with quality services.

Qualification and Experience

• Minimum of B.SC/ HND in Accounting or Banking and Finance.
• ICAN certified member or undergoing ICAN certification.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in a structured accounting department.
• Full Knowledge and grasp of Accounting terms and procedures.
• Must possess knowledge and practical use of Accounting software.

Required Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Proficiency in numbers
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Must possess excellent analytic skills.
• Must be driven and handle the thorough analysis of financial data and information.
• Highly organised and must be capable of solving problem.
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Keen attention for detail
• Good problem solving and decision making skills.
• Strong proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office skills like Word, Outlook, and Excel, PowerPoint.

Remuneration
N75,000 - N85,000

Application Closing Date
28th March, 2015

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

For further Enquiries:
JobMag Centre,
254, Herbert Macaulay Way,
Alagomeji, Yaba,
Lagos State.