Account / Admin Officer at Leitung Gate Limited

Job Summary

• We are looking for an Account Officer who will support the Head of Accounts in Provision of full financial and Management accounting services to the Management.
• The applicants should be able to manage and safeguard the company’s finance and financial resources.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage financial documents such as invoices, bills, and accounts payable and receivable.
• Manage day-to-day accounting and financial transactions.
• Record office expenditures and ensure these expenses are within the set budget.
• Prompt monthly filings for ALL statutory obligations – PAYE, Pension, ECS, VAT, WHT. and obtain receipts for same.
• Support in the processing of payroll/salaries
• Process payment for schedules for PAYE, ECS, Pension.
• Prompt and daily postings on Quick-books.
• Ensure the completion of all month end close activities related to cost accounting
• Support Line Manager in the prompt delivery of Management Accounts.
• Ensure completion of bank reconciliations and reconcile sub-ledgers to the general ledgers.
• Maintain adherence to GAAP policies corporate financial policy
• Observe the following on all tasks, emails/communication, phone calls and relationship within the team and with all clients - Timeliness, Promptness, Correctness, Error-free, Paying attention to details, decency, respect, excellence, professionalism.
• Provide systems which insure an adequate level of internal control the accuracy of cost financial data
• Review all the financial controls that support inventory accuracy
• Build professional capability of the Cost Accounting Team and Ensure decorum and professionalism in delivery of tasks.
• Provide for the implementation of new policies where appropriate
• Perform other duties appropriate to the role as may be required.
• Assist in organizing and supervising administrative staff e.g cleaners and ensure adherence to policies and regulations
• Assist in handling complaints on disruptions and faults on utilities and follow up promptly for re-connection/ repairs
• Keep adequate inventory of all items in the store
• Prepare requisition forms for store items that are in short supply and submit to the Admin Manager
• Maintain daily/weekly stock loss/damages

Qualifications and Requirements

• Candidate must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or other Management Science related course.
• 3 years experience in similar role.
• Ability to use Accounting software such as QuickBooks, spreadsheets, saga.
• Professional Qualification such as ACA/ACCA, ICAN will be an added advantage.
• Must reside in Lagos State.

Skills / Knowledge:

• Interpersonal
• Leadership
• Integrity
• Team spirit.