General Accountant at Ascentech Services Limited

Ascentech Services Limited is the most sought-after Human Resource Solution Provider with its Head Office in Lagos, Nigeria. We have a reputation for satisfying and surpassing clients expectations through our core offerings: Recruitment and Selection; Outsourcing and Training and Development. To accomplish these we leverage on creating and managing change in organizations by improving efficiency through our proven and dynamic HR solutions.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: General Accountant

Location: Ikoyi, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Accountant will be responsible for the timely reconciliation of payments, vendors, and bank accounts, ensuring the accuracy of expense postings under their appropriate cost centers.

Responsibilities
A Summary of the Role’s responsibilities is as follows: 

• Accurate clearing of payments against vendor invoices.
• Carry out a monthly bank reconciliation exercise.
• Ensure monthly vendor account reconciliation.
• Timely update of fixed asset registers and filing.
• Ensure the timely posting and accuracy concerning sites and cost centers.
• Follow up with other departments based on requisitions to ensure the timely achievement of the required task.
• Any other tasks as assigned by the line manager/supervisor.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a B.Sc Degree in Accounting or any related discipline.
• 3 - 5 years minimum relevant working experience in the Construction, Energy, Oil & Gas industry.
• Experience in the use of SAP is an added advantage, and any other accounting certification.
• Knowledge of taxation practices.

Competencies Required:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Extensive knowledge of accounting procedures and principles
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Advanced knowledge of Excel
• Strong numeracy skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Relevant knowledge and experience on the use of accounting software. (SAP is a plus)
• Highly analytical and detail-oriented
• Ability to work with and without supervision
• Strong at building relationships with suppliers.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: recruiter2@ascentech.com.ng using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.