Account Officer at E.A Jogax Investment Nigeria Limited

E.A Jogax Investment Nigeria Limited is a top indigenous player in Nigeria Oil and Gas sector.
We solicit application from qualified candidates for the under-listed position for immediate employment:
Location: Port Harcourt

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.
• Handle cash management, accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Handle monitoring the stages and progress of all financial transactions.
• Handle preparation of cash flow forecast.
• Assist with payroll administration ensuring all statutory documentation are accurately and timely filed.
• Handle 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 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
• Maintain and submit finance and accounting records to the MD on a monthly basis or as requested;
• Prepare monthly returns for statutory deductions and taxes (i.e PAYE and Pension);
• Explain billing invoices and accounting policies to staff, vendors and clients;
• Tax planning and management;
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Managing Director

Requirements

• 1-3 years cognate experience.
• Methodical with high attention to detail
• Highly organized with proven ability to meet deadlines
• Candidate must reside in Port Harcourt

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 a 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’s processes and procedures.