Accounts Officer Job at University Press PLC

University Press PLC (UPPLC) was founded in 1949 under the name of Oxford University Press Nigeria, and has grown to become one of the oldest, most experienced and the Nation's Foremost Publishers of materials for educational and for general reading. At incorporation as a public liability company in 1978, the Company's name was changed to University Press Limited with an authorised share capital of 8,000,000 Ordinary shares of 50k each.

Quoted on the Nigerian Stock Exchange on 14th August 1978, UPPLC has, on two occasions, won the prestigious Stock Exchange Merit Award in the service sector of quoted companies. It has also won, for two consecutive years, 1984 and 1985, the Concord Prize for Excellence in Academic Publishing.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Accounts Officer

Job Location: Owerri, Imo
Job Type: Full-time

Job Overview

• We are currently seeking a competent and detail-oriented individual to join our team as an Accounts Officer at our Owerri Depot.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, processing transactions in compliance with company policies, reconciling accounts, and supporting depot operations through sound financial reporting and analysis.
• He or she will work closely with the Head Office Finance Team to ensure compliance with internal controls and financial procedures.

Responsibilities

• Receipts and daily banking of sales proceeds
• Monitoring and reconciliation of customers balances
• Prepare debtor accounts and ensure prompt collection of payment on credit sales
• Preparation and reconciliation of depot float account
• Reconcile all depot transaction accounts
• Write daily, weekly and monthly sales reports to the Head office
• Filing and payments of staff monthly PAYE, Nominal roll and Annual Returns with the Revenue Board
• Ensure compliance with established controls and policies at the Depot and report contravention(s) immediately
• Write and issue out cheques
• Perform other related duties as may be assigned.

Qualification & Required Skills  

• A relevant First Degree (BSc / HND) in Accounting with a minimum of second-class lower division/lower credit.
• At least three (3) years of post qualification experience in a similar position.
• Membership of Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria will be an added advantage
• Not more than 35 years of age
• Must have the ability to pay attention to details
• Proficiency in statistical analysis
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Must be pro-active and versatile
• Applicant must be resident in Benin City or willing to relocate.