Accounts Officer Job at SOBIC and Company

SOBIC and Company is a rapidly expanding, opportunity-creating, and customer-focused microfinance Institution (MFI) in Nigeria. A member, of the Association of Non-Bank Microfinance Institutions of Nigeria (ANMFIN), the company registered in July 2008 with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) with head office located at Ibadan having severalbranches across the states.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Accounts Officer
Locations: Olode, Osun; Okitipupa, Ondo; Benin, Edo; and Moniya, Ibadan - Oyo
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• Verify, allocate, post, and reconcile accounts payable and receivable
• Produce error-free accounting reports and present their results
• Provide technical support and advice on Management Accountant
• Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures
• Analyze financial information and summarize financial status
• Spot errors and suggest ways to improve efficiency and spending
• Manage accounting assistants and bookkeepers
• Participate in financial standards setting and in the forecast process
• Provide input into the department’s goal-setting process
• Prepare financial statements and produce budget according to schedule
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
• Ensure compliance with GAAP principles
• Assist with tax audits and tax returns
• Direct internal and external audits to ensure compliance
• Plan, assign, and review staff’s work
• Support month-end and year-end close process
• Liaise with our Financial Manager and Accounting Manager to improve financial procedures

Requirements and Skills

• Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures
• In-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Awareness of business trends
• Familiarity with financial accounting statements
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process
• Hands-on experience with accounting software packages, like FreshBooks and QuickBooks
• Advanced MS Excel skills including Vlookups and pivot tables
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills
• B.Sc or HND in Accounting, Finance or relevant

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications and CV to: showersofblessings111@gmail.com using the Job Position as the subject of the mail.

Note: Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.