Account Intern at Cove Real Estate & Construction

Cove Real Estate & Construction is one of Nigeria's most innovative property development companies that aim to make property ownership a hassle free exercise. We are the new frontier and are fast becoming the industry standard for seamless property acquisition, development, management and syndication. As we continue to expand our database of happy customers, partnerships and relationships, we invite you to come experience innovation, trust, dependability, leverage .

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Account Intern

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Overview

• We are currently seeking a motivated AccountIntern who is looking for a Placement for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Port Harcourt
• The ideal candidate will have a keen interest in finance and will gain valuable hands-on experience while contributing to our finance team and over company performance.

Responsibilities

• Handling all accounts payable and receivable.
• Preparation of financial reports, and financial statements for the organization as well as its clients.
• Filing and remitting taxes and other financial obligations.
• Recording transactions, payments, and expenses, and processing invoices.
• Communicating effectively with cash and billing staff across branches to ensure timely remittance of cash.
• Reconciling financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.
• Willingness to improve knowledge of IFRS
• Display proficiency in working with relevant accounting software
• Any other duties may be assigned
• Handling queries related to accounts and preparing error-free accounting reports.

Communication and Support:

• Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll issues in a timely and professional manner.
• Collaborate with HR and Finance teams to address and resolve payroll-related discrepancies.

Compliance:

• Corporate policies and Procedures.
• Use of approved electronic documents.
• Access permissions and risk management policies set by the management.
• Statutory, regulatory, and legal requirements associated with duties.
• Failure to comply may lead to disciplinary actions including termination.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree / HND in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• Must be a serving Corp Member in Port Harcourt and seeking a Place of Primary Assignment (PPA).
• Knowledge of Nigerian labor laws, tax regulations, and statutory requirements.
• Strong analytical skills. Should be able to identify abnormalities in data and resolve them quickly and effectively.
• Impeccable character and integrity
• Excellent communication and reporting skills.
• Superb attention to detail and good organizational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Solid proficiency in MS Suits and accounting ERP systems.
• Strong working knowledge of accounting practices and principles.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills.

Knowledge, Skill and Abilities:

• Intermediate use of Microsoft Office - Excel, Word PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with computers and accounting applications/software.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Sales competencies.
• Ability to work in a goal-oriented environment.

Salary
N100,000 / month.

Application Closing Date
26th September, 2024.