Account Officer at ASA SECURITY

Location: Ajah / Lekki, Lagos

Job Description

• Ensure accounting, financial documentations and reports are accurate, efficient, updated and on time.

Responsibilities

• Must have a good knowledge of management accounting and perform activities with little supervision.
• Must have knowledge of Nigeria Tax systems.
• Must be able to reconcile bank statements.
• Accounting and financial record keeping and documentation.
• Assist with cash management, accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Assist with monitoring the stages and progress of all financial transactions.
• Assist with preparation of all accounting and financial reports and documents.
• Assist with budget preparation and forecast.
• Ensure all accounting processes are performed in a timely and accurate manner.
• Prepare necessary accounting and financial reports as required.
• Prepare net asset value calculations and other periodic reports for clients
• Prepare cash reports
• Handle the organization of management accounts and schedules
• Assist in general administration
• Process invoices and auditor queries
• Assist with preparation of half year and annual accounts
• Maintain operational data and ensure all fund rules and regulations are adhered to.

Requirements

• 1-3 years cognate experience.
• Methodical with high attention to detail
• Highly organised with proven ability to meet deadlines
• Female candidates are most preferred.
• Academic Qualification:
• Minimum of HND / University Degree in Accounting.

Skills:

• Good knowledge of accounting principles and standards.
• Working knowledge of financial statutory requirements.
• Strong IT skills (Excel, Word and Outlook)
• An excellent communicator written and verbally.
• Prioritization and time management skills.
• Must be capable of operating with minimal level of supervision.
• Must maintain high level of accuracy and ability to keep detailed file notes.

Required Personality Traits:

• Team work abilities.
• Ability to plan strategically and execute properly.
• Innovative and creative.
• Integrity.
• Ability to be discrete and maintain high confidentiality of company processes and procedures.