Account Officer at The Olive Prime Psychological Services

Location: Lekki, Lagos
Reports to: Senior Accountant

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

Required Skills:

• Knowledge ofBudgeting, 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.