Accountant / Admin Officer at a Renowned Real Estate Property Development Company - First Excelsia Professional Services Limited

First Excelsia Professional Services Limited - Our client, a renowned Real Estate Property Development company, is recruiting suitable candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Accountant / Admin Officer

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Industry: Real Estate

Job Summary

• Our client is seeking suitable talent to fill the role of an Accountant.
• The ideal candidate will be responsible for the management of all accounting processes for the Real Estate team, monitor and handle all incoming and outgoing payments, responsible for bills collection, preparation of monthly and quarterly financial statements, and assist the company with all administrative functions.
• Ultimately, the role holder must have a sound knowledge of accounting software, good communication skills and administrative engagement.

Job Description

• Handle all accounts payable and receivable on a daily basis to ensure each invoice and expense report is accurate.
• Monitor compliance of various agreements with clients, including the Service Level Agreement.
• Follow up with vendors for accounts payable and keep in touch as needed for collections and ensure bills are paid on time.
• Maintain comprehensive office filling system.
• Manage all incoming payments and outgoing checks, including printing, obtaining signatures for, and distributing checks as necessary.
• Provide Administrative support and other accounting duties as required by the management.
• Act as a liaison with various internal and external parties-auditors, legal counsel etc.
• Manage the documentation processes of the organisation.
• Monitor Real Estate income and expenditure, as well as collecting payments.

Person Specification

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field is highly valued
• At least 3 years work experience.
• Experience in Accounting, Real Estate Accounting, or Property Accounting preferred
• Strong Excel skills and experience with accounting software, such as Sage
• Must have started professional stage exam in the Institute of Chartered Accountant of Nigeria (ICAN).

Application Closing Date
1st April, 2022.