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Job title : Junior Accountant
Job Location : Lagos
Deadline : November 22, 2024
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Job Summary
- The Junior Accountant will assist the finance department in managing the company’s day-to-day financial transactions.
- This role is focused on ensuring accurate financial records, processing payments, and maintaining compliance with financial regulations.
- The successful candidate will have a strong eye for detail, excellent organizational skills, and a passion for working with numbers.
Key Responsibilities
- Recording Transactions: Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of daily financial transactions, including sales, expenses, invoices, and payments.
- Accounts Payable & Receivable: Assist in processing invoices, monitoring accounts payable and receivable, and following up on outstanding payments.
- Bank Reconciliation: Perform regular bank reconciliations, ensuring all financial transactions are recorded correctly.
- General Ledger: Assist in maintaining the general ledger and ensuring it is up-to-date with correct entries.
- Assisting in Month-End Closures: Support the preparation of month-end financial reports, including account reconciliations, journal entries, and financial statements.
- Budget Monitoring: Assist in monitoring budgets and expenditure and reporting any variances.
- Tax Compliance: Assist in the preparation and submission of tax returns, including VAT, payroll taxes, and other statutory filings.
- Audit Support: Provide assistance during internal and external audits by preparing necessary documentation and reports.
- Expense Tracking: Monitor and reconcile petty cash accounts and employee expense claims.
- Data Entry: Enter financial data accurately into accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, Xero).
- Financial Reporting: Generate routine financial reports as required by the Senior Accountant or Finance Manager.
- Compliance: Ensure adherence to all financial regulations, laws, and company policies.
- Ad hoc duties: Perform other related accounting tasks as assigned.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Experience: 1-2 years of experience in an accounting or finance role (internships or work placements included).
- Knowledge: Basic understanding of accounting principles, financial regulations, and tax compliance.
- Software Skills: Proficiency in accounting software such as QuickBooks, Microsoft Excel, and other financial tools.
- Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy and attention to detail in work.
- Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze financial data and prepare reports.
- Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with the finance team and other departments.
- Time Management: Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
How to Apply for this Offer
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Cover letter and CV to: recruitment4jen@gmail.com using the job title as the subject of the mail.
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