Junior Accountant, Financial Operations at Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC Plc)

Role Purpose Statement

• Under direction, performs a variety of professional level accounting duties involved in preparing, maintaining, analyzing, verifying, and reconciling complex financial transactions, statements, records, and reports;
• Maintains the accuracy of the Company’s ledgers and subsidiary financial systems; assists in the preparation of assigned budgets, annual audit, and year end closing; and provides highly responsible staff assistance to assigned management staff.

Major Roles / Accountabilities

• Accurate data capture of transactions into accounting software on proof of adequate supporting documentation
• Reconciliations of staff, banks and vendor accounts
• Accurate capture of tax liabilities, tax minimization and service of tax commitments
• Monitor bank payments and reconcile to the payment plan
• Assist in audit process through timely and comprehensive response to all audit queries
• Assist in identifying and capturing of asset transactions and maintenance of accurate and up to date assets register and other supporting accounting schedules
• Assist in identifying inventory transactions, recording and reconciliation of inventory records and valuation
• Perform revenue and receivables reconciliations
• Perform any other duties as assigned from time to time.

Academic and Professional Qualifications

• Minimum of a B.Sc/B.A in Accounting, Finance or Business related course.
• Professional qualifications: ICAN, ACCA, ACA, CPA, ANAN.

Technical Skills:

• Knowledge of IFRS and provisions applicable to the utility sector.
• Team player with a passion for excellence, get- it- right- first- time mentality.
• Organized, analytical, critical thinker with bias for problem-solving.
• Thirst for perfection, timely delivery and accuracy.

Work Experience:

• Minimum 3 years of progressive experience.