Account Officer

Safety Consultants and Solutions Provider Limited, is established to provide cost effective, integrated safety consultancy solutions and services. Our key strengths are in Fire Safety, Process Safety, HSE/MS Training, Technical Safety, Occupational Safety, Environmental Management Safety, Construction Safety and Pipe Integrity management.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Account Officer
Job Location: Lagos
Reports to: Head of Finance and Account
Grade Level Assistant Officer 1 Step I

Job Summary

• The Accounting Officer will be responsible for maintaining the General Ledger, Trial Balance and other accounting records using the Accounting software, processing payments, and implementing internal controls as prescribed in the financial policies and procedures manual.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Collect invoices/bills and make payments ensuring the prevailing financial rules and regulations are strictly adhered to.
• Prepare cheques and transfer instructions for payment of Company obligations, including staff salaries and allowances.
• Process the Payment of approved expenditure claims in compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Ensures timely Preparation and submission of Proforma Invoices and Invoices to clients and follow up for payment as at when due
• Prepare tax returns for e-tcc cards.
• Handling petty cash.
• Entering financial data into the computerized accounting system and providing monthly financial reports.
• Keep staff aware and informed of updates to the accounting system/structure/procedures through training/presentation.
• Proper filing of financial documents and records for quick and easy reference.
• Maintaining a healthy liaison with the banks, government and other statutory agencies.
• Recovering accounts receivables as directed by the Head of Finance and Accounts.
• Undertake any other duties as directed by the Head of Finance and Accounts
• Any other assigned roles by the Management.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent in Accountancy, Finance or Business Administration.
• Membership of a Professional Accountancy body (ICAN, ACCA, CPA) is an added advantage.
• Must be 30 years and above

Minimum Experience:

• 3 years’ post qualification experience.

Competencies:

• Good knowledge of Financial Management
• Good Financial and Management Accounting skills
• Working knowledge of Corporate and Paye tax laws
• Budgeting
• Policy implementation
• A proactive self-starter and achiever.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office packages, and the internet.
• Good interpersonal and team bonding skills
• Ability to prioritize and schedule work to meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication & reporting skills- written and oral.
• Good Knowledge of the Zoho CRM

Key Interfaces:

• Main Contractors
• Sub-contractors
• Banks and other financial institutions
• Government and statutory agencies
• Clients’ Finance/Accounts and Procurement Departments
• Operations Team
• Site Engineers
• HR/Admin Department
• Technical Sales Team
• Procurement Department

Travel Time:

• The job requires 5% travel time from the job holder.

Language:

• Proficiency in English Language (Written & Spoken) is a must.
• Knowledge of one or more international language is an added advantage.
• Ability to speak other Nigerian Languages is a plus

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resume to: scsphrrecruitment@yahoo.com Kindly use the position applied for as the subject of the mail.