Accountant / Administrative Officer at GBC Professional Services

GBC Professional Services - The firm was established in 1992 and has continued to provide qualitative value added services to its diverse, ever growing clientele in different sectors of the economy. The firm is endowed with highly competent and experienced professionals with a wide exposure to all aspects of accounting, financial management and general business administration.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Accountant / Administrative Officer

Location: Gbagada, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure that the Financial transactions of the Company are accurately captured, classified, and posted with relevant approvals and coding instructions
• Receivables Management
• Payables Management
• Ensure accurate and timely invoicing for clients
• Perform regular reviews of the ledgers and other books of entries and ensure relevant reconciliations
• Ensure confidentiality and safekeeping of accounting records and documents
• Adhere to financial and accounting control procedures of the Company
• Carry out monthly Tax Returns (PAYE, VAT, Withholding Tax e.t.c.)
• Payroll Administration
• Administrative Support.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Proven experience in accounting or finance roles, preferably in a consulting or professional services firm.
• Not less than 25 years of age
• Proficiency in using accounting software and MS Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with payroll processing and relevant regulations.
• Knowledge of applicable tax laws, codes, and regulations in the industry
• Minimum of two years experience required.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial analysis, and reporting.

Key Competencies:

• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures
• Experience with keeping financial records
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process
• Excellent accounting software use
• Active, smart, and catches up quickly
• Attention to detail and accuracy in financial data management.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.

Application Closing Date
1st August, 2023.