Account Officer at a Reputable Group of Companies - OptiHuman Consulting Limited

OptiHuman Consulting Limited - Our client is a group of company operating event centers, packaging businesses, plastic production, gum stay production and automobile services.

They are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Account Officer

Location: Ikeja, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• We hope to fill the position with a talent who possess strong understanding of accounting principles, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work independently.

Specific Responsibilities

• Recording of financial transactions and maintaining accurate financial records.
• Managing all aspects of accounts payable and receivable, including processing invoices, tracking and verifying payments, following up on outstanding balances and resolving any discrepancies.
• Performing regular bank reconciliations to ensure the accuracy of accounts and prepare financial statements and other financial reports.
• Prepare and analyze budgets and forecasts.
• Tax compliance, including preparing tax returns and providing support during tax audits.
• Receiving and posting cheques payment as well as issuing payment receipts
• Overseeing the management of petty cash, foreign exchange, ensuring all transactions are properly recorded and reconciled
• Collaborating with internal stakeholders in managing logistics business, purchases and P&L of the various businesses
• Participating in the month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Performing other duties and special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• The ideal candidate should hold a Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• 3+ years experience as an Account Officer
• Proficient computer skills (i.e., Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Adobe Acrobat)
• Experience using accounting software, such as Quickbooks
• Prior experience working with financial accounts
• Strong financial and critical reasoning skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to multitask and prioritize workload effectively
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal financial regulations.

Salary
N150,000 - N200,000 Monthly.

Application Closing Date
21st September, 2024.