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- Where
- Lagos, Nigeria
- How to apply
- Directly to the employer by email. The address is in the listing below.
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Job Description
We are looking to hire an Account Officer who will be responsible for maintaining the company’s financial records as well as ensuring the timely preparation of accurate financial documents and reports.
The account officer is responsible for preparation of approved requisitions for funding, handling payment of tax and of other relevant government agencies, writing receipts, cheque books, and payment vouchers.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare list of office approved requisition and forward to the accountant for funding request daily
Write cheques (or transfer letter) and Payment Vouchers for office approved requisitions and release to staff and service contractors as Approved by the CEO and other signatories.
Forward Payment to Relevant Government Agencies and Statutory Bodies; Ensures Filing within deadlines.
Prepare Petty cash Vouchers and schedule for the department and reconcile with Account supervisor for re-imbursement.
Write official receipts for payments made into the Bank Account by customers, using Bank statements daily.
Carry out bank reconciliation on a Monthly basis, write Payment Vouchers for transactions done directly with the bank and report to Account Supervisor.
Prepare Weekly report of Cash advance retirement to determine retired and unretired cash advances to staff cash as well released to service contractors & submit to Account Supervisor.
File all Accounts Documented Information.
Timely escalation of issues that cannot be resolved to HeadAccountant.
Perform any other duties as assigned by the account manager.
Requirements
Academic Qualifications; B.Sc. /H.N.D. in Accounting or Banking and finance (Minimum of a Second Class Upper /Upper credit).
Working Experience: 2-3 years’ cognate work experience as an account officer.
Skills:
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
Knowledge of accounting principles and financial procedures
Strong numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Accuracy and attention to detail in financial record-keeping.
Good financial reporting and documentation skills.
Excellent organisational and time management skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Integrity, confidentiality, and ability to meet deadlines.
Minimum qualifications
BA/BSc/HND
How to apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: jobs@katchey.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.
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