Accountant at Arion Energy Services

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Prepare asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analysing account information
• Summarize current financial status by collating information of receivable and outgoing payments; prepare balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports
• Prepare and send invoices to clients and follow up till payments are made
• Examine bank statements and reconcile them with general ledger entries
• Prepare internal staff monthly payroll and make statutory remittances as required
• Manage company’s petty cash accounts
• Relate with various government agencies such as LIRS, FIRS, ITF and take part in company’s account audits
• Carry out monthly VAT filings before deadline
• Post transactions in the company’s preferred accounting software (Quickbooks) and keep updated at all times
• Perform other duties as may be assigned by the company

Qualification Requirements
Education & Certification:

• Degree or HND qualification in Accounting or similar finance discipline.
• Must be at least student member of any the following professional bodies - ICAN, ANAN, ACCA or equivalent.

Work Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years post NYSC relevant work experience as an accountant

Competency, Skills & Key Attributes:

• Proficiency in use of Quickbooks is compulsory
• Strong numerical skills and an intermediate user of MS Excel
• Excellent knowledge of accounting regulations and procedures, including the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Strong communication skills and the ability to ask relevant questions and provide thorough explanations
• Critical thinking, coordination, and analytical skills
• Ability to work in high pressure, fast-paced project environment
• Result oriented and ability to meet tight deadlines
• Team player with the ability to lead as well as work with other departments in the organisation when your input is required
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary / multinational environment
• Strong attention to detail and good analytical skills.