Accounts Officer at Carlcare Development

Job Summary

• We are looking for an enthusiastic Accounts Officer to play an important role within our Accounting team. The location for this employment is Lagos. Interested and qualified candidates are welcome to apply.

Job Description

• Responsible for confirming and recording all incoming receipts and outgoing payments promptly and ensuring that records are accurate
• Carrying out daily, weekly and monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Verify that accounts payable and staff reimbursement transactions are done in compliance with all company financial procedures in order to maintain a strong control environment.
• Attend to Accounts Receivable/Payable/staff reimbursement transactions and inquiries promptly in order to maintain a high level of internal customer satisfaction.
• In liaison with the accounting team, perform reconciliations to ensure that all relevant receipts and intercompany transactions are posted into SAP prior to the monthly financial closing, as required
• Assist senior accountant balance sheet reconciliations, analysis and reporting
• Effectively assist internal and external auditors during audits, when required
• Matching, checking coding, and Filing of invoices
• Tracking of expenses and Managing petty cash

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of a HND/B.Sc. in Accountancy, Business or its equivalent (preferred)
• Attainment of, or studying towards an advanced certification in Accounting (ACA, ACCA)
• would be considered a bonus
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar function (with good working knowledge of general accounts payables and receivables; payment processing; account reconciliations; etc. considered essential)
• Hands-on ERP Accounting system knowledge is desired

Candidate Attributes and Requirements:

• Excellent Verbal and Written communication skills,
• Strong organizing skills with strong attention-to-detail
• Must have good interpersonal skills, flexibility, adaptability and the ability to work in a team
• Willingness to learn
• Ability to work in a fast-paced multicultural environment