Account Officer at HRbreakoutRoom

⏲ Mar 23, 2021, 10:26 PM
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HRbreakoutRoom is a human resource recruiting and consulting firm is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Account Officer

Location: Lekki Phase 1, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

Management Accounting
Ensure accurate, functional, and complete accounting, reporting and internal control systems that all relevant records are maintained.
Codes invoices with accounting account numbers according to distribution in the general ledger
Transactions posting. Determines dates for invoices to be paid and keys invoices into computerized accounts payable system. Tracks the approvals of transactions posted
Process all petty cash, cash advances, purchase orders, claimable expenses and payroll income
Monitors and ensure that approved transactions are posted into the various accounts within the specified period.
On daily and weekly basis, reviews invoices scheduled for payment and special cheque request with line Manager, prints approved checks, prepare and routes for signature according to check signing authority.
Attaches duplicate copy of checks to original invoices, stamps invoices "Paid" and files in permanent records.
Prints, verifies and maintains accounts payable voucher reports, open/aging reports, disbursement reports, and journals.
Bank Reconciliation
Creates a journal entry in cash management and reconciles the bank deposit to the accounts receivable sub-ledger
Investigate differences with the bank statement and company’s journals and ledgers; and reconcile any discrepancies or inaccuracies.
Sub-divisional Reports- Review the required weekly, monthly, quarterly, exception, biannually and annually reports/presentations.
Receives and processes vendor invoices and internal check requests.
Maintains open files for purchase orders, packing/receiving slips and matches to invoices.
Review, proofread, and verify forms, invoices, requisitions, reimbursements and financial documents as necessary for accuracy in calculation and adherence to policies and procedures.
Verifies invoices for quantity, unit pricing, extensions and applicable discounts.
Assist with preparation of financial statements, maintaining cash controls and maintaining accounts payable.
Assist in the preparation of annual accounts and project financial deliverables
Processes account payable, receivable invoices and payments in an accurate and timely manner.
Process all payments through cash-flow and monthly bank reconciliation.
Obtains approval from appropriate personnel for payment for miscellaneous invoices.
Maintains alphabetical open invoice file for unpaid invoices.
Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree, OND, HND in Accounting, Economics, or related field
ICAN Certification is a plus
Strong analytical and data analysis skills.
Exhibits initiative, responsibility, and flexibility.
Must possess working knowledge of regulatory bodies’ taxes and general business financial conditions.
Good interpersonal skills and team spirit
Minimum of 2 - 3 years working as in an Accounting personnel capacity.
Good communication skills and the ability to work well with people are essential.
Good organizational and multitasking skills.

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