Account Assistant at Bible Society of Nigeria

Location: Mainland, Lagos
Job Description
The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Managing petty cash and maintaining cash float records.
• Preparation and issuance of payment vouchers and cheques.
• Posting of:

  • Payment vouchers

  • Bank tellers

  • Salary journals

  • Cash retirement journals

  • Monthly preparation of bank reconciliation statements.

• Reconciling:

  • Accounts receivables and payables
  • Statutory deductions (e.g., taxes, pensions)
  • Staff loans and all categories of advances within the organisation

• Confirmation of bank lodgements.

  • Preparation of monthly income and expenditure reports.
  • Performing any other duties as assigned, while ensuring compliance with reporting timelines and internal controls.

Personnel Specification
Educational Qualification:

• A minimum of a National Diploma (ND) in Accounting or an Associationof Accounting Technicians (AAT) certification.

Experience:

• At least one (1) year of relevant work experience in an accounting or finance-related role.

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong analytical and receptive thinking abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel).
• Working knowledge of Sage Accounting and QuickBooks will be an added advantage.
• Ability to work with accuracy under pressure and meet strict deadlines.