Job Description
Position Summary
- The Accountant Officer is responsible for managing core financial and accounting functions, ensuring accurate record-keeping, compliance with financial regulations, and the integrity of the organization’s financial data.
- The role supports the company’s financial health by overseeing bookkeeping, reconciliations, compliance filings, and budget performance.
Key Responsibilities
Bookkeeping and Ledger Management:
- Maintain accurate records of all financial transactions in the accounting system.
- Perform reconciliations, journal entries, and nominal ledger updates promptly and accurately.
Receivables Monitoring:
- Implement and support measures to ensure effective monitoring and collection of company receivables.
Bank Reconciliation and Cash Management:
- Process cash book transactions and prepare timely bank reconciliations to ensure accurate financial reporting.
Fixed Asset Management:
- Maintain and update the fixed asset register, ensuring assets are properly valued, recorded, and safeguarded.
Budget Monitoring and Analysis:
- Assist in monitoring budget performance by conducting variance analysis and performance evaluation.
Financial Reporting:
- Support the preparation of year-end financial statements and periodic accounts as required.
Compliance and Statutory Filings:
- Compute and remit statutory deductions (e.g., PAYE, pensions) accurately and on time.
- Assist in the preparation and filing of WHT and VAT returns.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Timeliness and accuracy of financial reports and reconciliations.
- Effective monitoring and reduction of outstanding receivables.
- Compliance with statutory filing deadlines.
- Accurate maintenance of the fixed asset register and budget tracking.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Education: Minimum of a bachelor’s degree or HND in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
- Certifications: Professional certification (e.g., ICAN, ACCA) is an advantage.
- Experience: 2 - 4 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in the agricultural industry.
Skills and Attributes:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in financial reporting.
- Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
- Good understanding of financial regulations and statutory requirements.
- Effective communication and organizational skills.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: recruitment@norsworthy.com.ng using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.
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Job Overview
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Company
Hubforjobs Recruitments
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Experience
2+ years
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Location
Lagos
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Offered Salary
Confidential
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Qualification
BA/BSc/HND
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Industry
Accounting / Finance
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Date Posted
December 03, 2024
Job location
Hubforjobs Recruitments
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Category
Consulting, Recruitment, HR Services
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Website
hubforjobs.com
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Location
Lagos, Nigeria