Accounting/Front Desk Officer

Ellae is an internationally acclaimed, award-winning branding and communications agency, set center stage in Lagos, Nigeria. We blend intelligent creativity with a sincere collaborative approach.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Accounting/Front Desk Officer
Job Location: Lagos

Job Summary

• Successful candidate will be responsible for accounting and administrative duties for Ellae. Your duties will include handling accounting activities, day-to-day office tasks and communications.

Description

• Prepare, examine and analyze accounting records, financial statements, and other financial reports to accurately and ensure conformance to reporting and procedural standards.
• Prepare accounts and balance sheets, profit and loss accounts.
• Prepare tax returns, ensuring compliance with payment, reporting and other tax requirements.
• Prepare employee payroll
• Liaise with external auditors and deal with any financial irregularities that may arise
• Keep records accurate of debit/ credit for all vendors information
• Allocate funds to various departments as per budget approved.
• Checking of bills with respect to terms and conditions of contracts
• Preparing and submitting periodical statement of accounts to the management
• To receive and direct visitors.
• To maintain a front desk visitor's register.
• Provide general administrative and clerical support.
• File paperwork, maintain computer files, perform data entry, order inventory, process financial documents, and update. reservations. sort incoming and outgoing mails.
• Maintain confidentiality & handle sensitive information appropriately.
• Answer telephone calls in a professional manner at all times.
• Prepare correspondence and reports accurately and consistently.
• Receive and sort mail and deliveries promptly.
• Schedule appointments, maintain appointment diary either manually or electronically.
• Monitor and maintain office equipment.
• Control inventory relevant to reception area.
• Tidy and maintain the reception area and any other responsibilities assigned.

Requirements
Education:

• Bachelor's degree or its equivalent in Accounting with a Second Class Upper from a reputable University.
• Required Experience: 2 years in a similar capacity

Skill Requirements:

• Strong (verbal and written) communication skills
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft office applications. (Excel, Word and Powerpoint)
• Good sense of judgment, result-oriented, self-motivated with evident analytical and strategic thinking ability.
• Ability to proffer solutions under pressure
• Good project management, planning, organization and high attention to detail
• Technical competence in Accounting Software such as Quickbooks and Sage, Etc.

Salary
Competitive.