Job Summary

• The Account Officer is to perform a variety of bookkeeping, accounting and financial tasks.
• Responsibilities include keeping financial records updated, Keying in data into software, preparing and analyzing reports as well as reconciling of inventory.

Job Details

• Provide accounting and clerical support to the accounting department.
• Daily update and accurate collation of all financial transactions.
• Inputting accurate data into the database.
• Prepare and maintain accounting documents and records.
• Prepare bank deposits, general ledger postings and statements.
• Timely reconciliation of all accounts.
• In charge of sales and purchasing records keeping.
• Interaction with Customers on accounting matters.
• Provide assistance and support to company personnel.
• Research, track and restore accounting or documentation problems and discrepancies.
• Inform management and compile reports/summaries on assigned business unit.
• Function in accordance with established standards, procedures and applicable laws.
• Daily reconciliation of the stock position.
• Constant update of job knowledge.
• Maintaining the confidential of all accounting data/information.
• And any other duties assigned.

Skills / Qualifications

• Minimum of B.Sc / HND Accounting or related field.
• 1 – 3 years experience as an Accountant.
• Post-graduate/ professional qualification will be an added advantage.
• ACCA or ICAN Certification will be a plus but not compulsory
• Familiarity with accounting software is an added advantage.
• An ability to make quick but sound decisions.
• Good ability to maintain accuracy when dealing with numbers.