Accountant at Penafort Energy Nigeria Limited

Penafort Energy Limited is an indigenous Nigeria company with operations in the downstream oil and gas sector, food and beverage sector and the Retailing (FMCG) industry.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Accountant

Location: Iba - Ojo, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• Perform day to day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, computing, posting and recording accounts receivables and data.
• Prepare bills, invoices and bank deposits
• Reconcile the accounts receivable ledger to ensure that all payments are accounted for and properly posted.
• Perform bank reconciliations - the reconciliation of the bank statement against the GL and reconciliation of any assigned clearing accounts.
• Respond to audit inquiries in a timely manner; as required, make calls to the bank directly to clarify adjustments or to clarify items on the bank statements in order to reconcile activity or properly code it; liaise with auditors to confirm bank balances as of a certain date
• Generate financial statements and reports detailing accounts receivable status
• Prepares asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information.
• Documents financial transactions by entering account information.
• Recommends financial actions by analyzing accounting options.
• Summarizes current financial status by collecting information; preparing a balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports.
• Substantiates financial transactions by auditing documents.
• Maintains accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures.
• Reconciles financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.
• Secures financial information by completing database backups.
• Maintains financial security by following internal controls.
• Prepares payments by verifying documentation, and requesting disbursements.
• Answers accounting procedure questions by researching and interpreting accounting policy and regulations.
• Complies with statutory financial legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising the HOD on needed actions.
• Prepares special financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.

Role Qualifications

• B.Sc Degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration
• ICAN or ACCA certification, a plus
• Minimum of 5 years proven working experience in a finance role
• Finance experience in an retail industry
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles,
• Proven ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records
• Data entry skills along with a knack for numbers
• Hands-on experience in operating spreadsheets and accounting software
• Proficiency in English and in MS Office
• Customer service orientation and negotiation skills
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.