Accountant at a Microfinance Bank - Gbenga Badejo & Co

Gbenga Badejo & Co - Our client, a Microfinance Bank based in Ijebu Waterside, Ogun State, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Accountant

Location: Ijebu Waterside, Ogun
Employment Type: Full-time

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure that the financial transactions of the Bank are accurately captured, classified, and posted with relevant approvals and coding instructions
• Receivables Management
• Payables Management
• Perform regular reviews of the ledgers and other books of entries and ensure relevant reconciliations
• Ensure confidentiality and safe keeping of accounting records and documents
• Adhere to financial and accounting control procedures of the Bank
• Carry out monthly Tax Returns (PAYE, VAT, Withholding Tax e.t.c.)

Education and Experience

• Accounting Degree or equivalent
• Minimum of three years’ experience required.
• Not less than 28 years of age
• Knowledge of applicable tax laws, codes and regulations in the industry
• Working knowledge and experience of an accounting software / ERP
• Membership of ICAN will be an added advantage.

Key Competencies:

• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures
• Experience with keeping financial records
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year end close process
• Excellent accounting software use
• Active, smart and catches up quickly
• High level of Integrity and Honesty
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Possession of Microfinance Bank certification(MCP) or any relevant professional certificate will be an added advantage.
• Ability to prepare monthly returns for Microfinance Bank.
• Proven skill in computer operation
• Ability to deliver on the job.
• Knowledge of Microfinance Bank operation.

Application Closing Date
11th February, 2023.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Application and the most recent Resume to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.