Finance/Accounting Officer at Safety Consultants and Solutions Provider Limited

Reports to: Head of Finance
Location: SCSP Corporate Office Lagos

Job Objective

• 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 travel and other staff expenditure claims in compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Prepare tax returns for e-tcc cards.
• Handling petty cash for the Department.
• 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 and other government/statutory agencies.
• Recovering accounts receivables as directed by the Head of Finance.
• Undertake any other duties as directed by the Head of Finance

Job Attributes
Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree or HND in Accountancy, Finance
• Membership of a Professional Accountancy body (ICAN, ACCA, CPA) is an added advantage.

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.

Key Interfaces

• Main Contractors
• Sub-contractors
• Banks and other financial institutions
• Government/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.