Accountant / Book Keeper at Owens and Xley Consults

Owens and Xley is a Small Business Advisory and Consulting Company in Lagos, Nigeria. Our services include of Small Business Startup and Set up, Business Plan preparation, Business Process Design and Business Strategy Formulation. We know the role good planning plays in any business and its associated costs; and the initial capital challenges faced by a small business which is why we have developed solutions which ensure that small business owners have access to technical skills but at a fraction of the cost.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Accountant / Book Keeper

Location: Lagos Island, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• We want to hire a Bookkeeper to take care of all our company day to day financial tasks. You will be responsible for both accounts payable and receivable and all payroll and bank account management and reconciliation tasks.
• To do well in this role, you should have previous experience as a Bookkeeper and have used Xero or Quickbooks.

Responsibilities

• To record day-to-day financial transactions and complete the posting process.
• Reconcile sales taxes, payroll taxes, 401k, and bank accounts at the end of each month.
• Monitor financial transactions and reports.
• Process accounts receivable and payable.
• Process checks.
• Understand ledgers.
• Work with an accountant when necessary.
• Handle monthly payroll using accounting software

Requirements

• Minimum of OND / HND
• Minimum of 2 years of accounting experience
• Excel skills function properly
• Knowledge and Excellent use of accounting Packages – Sage/Peachtree/QuickBooks
• Organisational Skills
• Preparing and publishing timely weekly and monthly financial statements
• Must live within proximity of Lagos Island/ Yaba / Mushin

Salary
N80,000 - N100,000 monthly.

Application Closing Date
19th May, 2022.