Account Officer at The Nigerian Institute of Chartered Arbitrators (NICArb)

Job Duties/ Responsibilities/ Accountabilities:

• To monitor and keep record of petty cash
• Prepare and process payments in the banking system
• Proper recording of daily transactions into the accounting software program
• Weekly and Monthly reconciliation of cash & bank accounts
• Filling supporting documents at the appropriate time
• Maintain an up-to-date cheque register
• Collating of requisitions and getting proper approvals before disbursement
• Handling of statutory payment remittances: Pension, P.A.Y.E, e.t.c 
• Responsible for timely payment of bills, ensuring suppliers & vendors are paid at the appropriate time.
• Responsible to timely receipting for payments into the company account.
• Participant in the company’s’ effort in collection of outstanding debts and payments.
• Monitor all advance accounts and reports outstanding balances to the Finance & Admin Manager on a regular basis
• Assist in the annual audit process and related activities
• Assist with procurement process
• Ensure adherence to all major financial rules and regulations as described company’s’ financial and operations manual.
• Liaise with branch representatives and Liaison officers in view of accounting activities.
• Perform other additional duties as assigned by management

Education Qualification: A good university degree preferably in Business management, Finance, Accounting or related discipline.

Professional Qualification: A Professional qualification in ACCA, ICAN will be added advantage.

Experience: Minimum of 3 - 5 years’ experience as a Finance and Administrative Officer or similar role.

Functional/ Technical:

• Good understanding of accounting principles
• Excellent organizational skills
• Good communication skills
• Resourceful nature and excellent problem-solving capabilities
• Excellent numeric skills
• Proficient user of Microsoft software

***Note that candidate must be available for immediate resumption.