Account Officer at Choice Talents NG

Responsibilities

• Assist in finance & budgeting activities of the company including providing support to departmental heads on preparing annual budgets.
• Maintain accounts general ledgers. Prepare asset, liability & capital account and analyze account information
• Verify all expense claims for correctness and ensure that all appropriate supporting documents have been provided
• Maintain adequate filing systems for financial instructions and ensure documentation is regularly updated including client records, accounting records
• Substantiate all financial transactions by auditing documents
• Assist with internal audits and with the preparation of accounts and returns
• Assist with reimbursements, expense claims and all other internal financial transactions
• Attend meetings on behalf of the company when required to do so and take minutes/submit reports
• Audit sales accounts and other such records
• Assist with establishing and maintaining accounting controls by documenting & recommending policies & procedures.
• Reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.
• Secure financial information & maintain financial security by completing regular data base backups and adherence to internal controls.

Requirements

• HND/BSC in Accounting, Banking and Finance or Related field
• 4 - 7 years work experience in accounting role
• Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures and principles
• Awareness of business trends
• Experience with creating financial statements
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year end close process
• Excellent accounting software user and administration skills
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills
• POS reconciliation