Account Officer - QuickBook Specialist at Intersect Consortium

Job Summary

The Account Officer is responsible for recording transactions, compile and analyze data, perform audits, assist with budgets and financial forecasting, compute taxes, and report their findings to management; Provides financial information to management by researching and analyzing accounting data; preparing reports.

Responsibilities

• Managing of accounting systems and process which includes systems access and reconciliation of records
• Participate in preparing and reviewing analysis of cash forecast
• Monitoring cost and expenditures against budgets and forecast
• Assist in preparing all year end accounts
• Assist in preparing quarterly forecast and annual budgets
• In conjunction with the accountant, will be responsible for reviews of all internal financial controls and the improvements on the business processes.
• Responsible for finance and Accounting activities of the company
• Calculation of application taxes according to the law
• In conjunction with the accountant will ensure that the policies/procedures of the company are implemented efficiently and in line with generally accepted accounting practices (e.g. FIRS)
• Institute adequate financial control systems and processes to secure the assets and Efficient operation of the organization
• Develop key financial processes including budgeting, management & financial Accounting/reporting
• Monthly reports and analyses
• Monthly, quarterly and annual budgeting and variation reporting

Requirements and Experience

• B.Sc Degree in Accounting
• Minimum of 3 years work experience in relevant field.
• Experience in the use of QuickBooks is a MUST
• Professional qualification i. e ICAN, ACCA is an added advantage.
• Experience in the use of different Accounting softwares (QuickBooks etc.)

Required Skills:

• Knowledge in the use of Quickbook
• Knowledge of Budgeting, financial forecasting and cost control
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Establishment and enforcement of sound internal controls
• Excellent written and oral articulation;
• Ability to be self-motivated.