Vacancy For Account Officer In A Reputable Energy Company


Hamilton Lloyd and Associates - Our client is an Energy Company. Due to internal expansion, they are looking to fill in the role of:     Job Title: Account Officer Location: Rivers Job Summary

  • The Account Officer is to provide accurate recording of revenue / sales /transactions / expenses with adequate supporting documentation providing reliable data to management in line with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
Job Objectives
  • To provide machinery for recording financial transactions in such a manner as to comply with legal and statutory requirements.
  • To ensure that controls are in place to aid accountability and protect accounting records from theft, obsolesce or destruction as well as accurate and timely payment of Staff emolument.
  • To recognize the purchase, utilization, revaluation and disposal of fixed assets.
Job Responsibilities
  • Identify special payments such as advance payments, refundable deposits, recoverable expenditure, payments on behalf of other agencies etc.
  • Prepare internal payment documents such as pay sheets for locally recruited staff, transport claims, subsistence allowances claim etc.
  • Prepare receipt forms of the collections/retirements made for authorization signature.
  • Update manual cash receipt book of all the collections made and ensure that all parties taking over the collections acknowledged receipt in the book.
  • Responsible for office petty cash and prepare cash reconciliation on daily basis.
  • Ensure cash flows are adequate to allow effective business operations.
  • Forecast cash payments and anticipating challenges arising from limited cash flow.
  • Assist in preparing and presenting financial reports for meeting and arranging financial audits and reviews as required.
  • Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records.
  • Work with Finance/Account Manager to prepare budgets and track profit/loss performance by business unit
  • Create solutions to new financial challenges by applying financial/treasury knowledge.
Person's Specification
  • Education: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, finance and any relevant course
  • Experience: 2-3 years in Finance and accounting.
  • Experience with Sage 3x will be an added advantage.
Key Skills and Competencies:
  • Ability to follow up with clients in a timely professional manner.
  • Ability to work long hours, often under pressure.
  • Excellent account management skills.
  • Strong presentation and negotiation skills.
    How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should send their updated CV's to: [email protected] with the title of the role as the subject of the mail.   Application Deadline 12th November, 2018.   Note
  • The body of the mail should outline Total years of relevant experience to the role, Location and Age.
  • Please read Role necessities very carefully and apply if qualified. Only qualified candidates who follow the above stated structure will be contacted.