Proten International - Our client, a reputable company into Security Consultants, Securities and offering Patrol Van Service, Security Guard Outsourcing.
They are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Junior Accountant
Location: Lagos
Travel Required: No
Level: Entry
Position Type: Full Time
Will Train Applicant(s): No
Reports to: Managing Director
Job Description
- We are looking for an ambitious Junior Accountant to provide support to the financial department by managing daily accounting tasks. Candidate will be part of a team of professionals working to maintain order and transparency for the company’s finances.
- Preparing financial statements and reporting are a large part of the junior accountant’s day-to-day work. The ideal candidate will be well-versed in accounting principles and able to work comfortably with numbers and attention to detail.
- The goal is to contribute to the overall efficient operation of the department and help the company be fully aware of its financial condition.
- This way it can make the right decisions and accomplish long term success.
Role and Responsibilities
- Manage all accounting operations based on accounting principles
- Prepare budget and financial forecasts
- Publish financial statements in time
- Conduct month-end and year-end close process
- Collect, analyze and summarize account information
- Compute taxes and prepare tax returns, balance sheet, profit/loss statement etc
- Develop periodic reports for management
- Audit financial transactions and document accounting control procedures
- Keep information confidential and secure them with random database backups
- Keep up with financial policies, regulation and legislation
- Post and process journal entries to ensure all business transactions are recorded
- Update accounts receivable and issue invoices
- Update accounts payable and perform reconciliations
- Assist in the processing of balance sheets, income statements and other financial statements according to legal and company accounting and financial guidelines
- Assist with reviewing of expenses, payroll records etc. as assigned
- Update financial data in databases to ensure that information will be accurate and immediately available when needed
- Prepare and submit weekly/monthly reports
- Assist with other accounting projects.
Qualification and Requirement
- Minimum of HND or BSC in Accounting.
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in similar role
- Thorough knowledge of accounting and corporate finance principles and procedures
- Excellent accounting software user
- Strong attention to detail and confidentiality
- Organizational skills
- Strong communication skills
- Problem identification and analytical skills
- Good with numbers and figures and an analytical acumen
- Good understanding of accounting and financial reporting principles and practices
- Excellent knowledge of MS Office and familiarity with relevant computer software (e.g. SAP)
Application Closing Date
25th April, 2018.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications and CV's to:
[email protected]