Accounting Officer Job at Alexander George Consulting Services Limited

Alexander George Consulting Services Limited - Our client, a group investment company with Head quarters in Lagos, Nigeria, is recruiting suitable candidates to fill the position below:

Job Position: Accounting Officer

Job Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Industry: Transportation (Haulage)
Slot: 2 Openings

Job Description

• As an Accounting Officer, you will be tasked with the financial bookkeeping and records of the company.
• Your duties will include recording transactions, payments, and expenses and processing invoices, sending out bills and invoices, following up on overdue payments, and ensuring that the company’s invoices and payments are correct and accurately recorded.

Responsibilities

• Keep accurate records of financial transactions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll.
• Cross-check invoices with payments and expenses to ensure accuracy.
• Manage the company’s accounts payable and receivable.
• Establish and maintain internal controls to prevent fraud and ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial data.
• Send bills and invoices to clients.
• Analyze financial data to identify trends, forecast future financial performance, and provide insights to management.
• Generate and process invoices.
• Prepare financial statements, such as balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements, that accurately reflect the financial status of the organization.
• Track company expenses.
• Process refunds.
• Carry out bank errands.
• Carry out general bookkeeping functions.
• Perform other job-related tasks as requested by the CFO.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree / HND in Accounting;
• At least 3 years experience in a similar role/capacity;
• Adequate knowledge of MS Office applications- PowerPoint, Word, Excel, etc;
• Proficient knowledge of applicable finance and tax laws;
• Great communication and interpersonal skills;
• Strong attention to detail;
• Analytical;
• Strong data entry, presentation, and utilization skills;
• Attention to detail;

Benefits/Compensation
Competitive and attractive.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letters to: recruitment@alexandergeorgeconsulting.com using the Position applying for as the subject of the email.