Account Officer at Mobile Screens and Sound Limited

Division / Department:                                                                  

Accounts Department

Location:                                                                                                    
Head Office, Lagos.

ORGANISATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Directly reports to:                                                                         
Financial Controller

JOB SUMMARY

Support the Asst. Finance Manager and Financial Controller in reconciling accounts, disbursement of payments, and ensuring accurate records of daily transactions are recorded.

GENERAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Managing records and receipts
• Reconciling daily, monthly and yearly transactions
• Processing invoices
• Supporting the finance manager and executives with projects and tasks when required
• Providing customer service to clients
• Reconcile bank statements
• Participate in financial audits

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Keep accurate records for all daily transactions
• Prepare balance sheets
• Process invoices
• Record accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Update internal systems with financial data
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports
• Reconcile bank statements
• Participate in financial audits
• Make bank deposits and withdrawals
• Track bank deposits and payments
• Assist with budget preparation
• Enforcing compliance with all financial regulations
• Having a strategic mind and keen awareness of the company’s budget to create concepts and strategies for revenue growth

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

• Basic bookkeeping, handling internal mail and making phone calls majorly third part payment
• Management of petty cash transactions
• Controlling credit and ensuring debtors pay on time internally.
• Reconciliation of direct debits and finance accounts.
• Ensuring all payments amounts & records are accurate.
• Timely disbursement of logistics payment as soon as memo approved and cash is available.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• First degree in Finance/Accounting or related discipline
• Relevant professional certifications
• One year post-graduate experience
• Knowledge of accounting software (Sage, Peach tree)

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS REQUIRED

• Good Knowledge of best practice financial policies
• Good knowledge of accounting systems and practices
• Skilled in corporate finance methodologies, risk management, forecasting and control
• Ability to multitask and work under pressure
• Excellent time management