Accounts Officer at Proten

Our client is a global manufacturing conglomerate operating and they are looking to hire an Account Officer.
    
Role and Responsibilities

• Knowledge of ERP system e.g. Oracle, SAP etc.
• Well versed in excel and data analysis
• Knowledge of operations and knack of detailing
• Knowledge of accounting, budgeting and cost control activities
• Knowledge about Nigerian tax laws e.g. CITA, VAT, WHT etc.
• Knowledge of Accounts Payable process e.g. material and service invoice processing, vendor master creation and maintenance, vendor account reconciliation, PO review and Bank reconciliation.
• Knowledge of month closing activities e.g. month end Accounts Payable closing (Ageing review of creditors, advances, expense provision etc.)
• Preparation of Audit related details including reconciliation of General ledger

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or its equivalent in Social Sciences, Humanities or any other related field. Master’s degree will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 8-10 years working experience in a unionized environment
• Membership of relevant professional bodies (CIPM or CIPD)
• Excellent communication and negotiation skill.

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Team work with ability of multi-tasking. 
• Open minded, Organizing, problem solving
• Preliminary knowledge of commercial practices & terms of business.
• At least elementary understanding of industrial procurement procedures & processes
• Good commercial communication skill to communicate internally & externally. 
• Proficient knowledge of English language in writing, & speaking.
• Should be very good in operational knowledge of MS-Office

QUALIFICATION

• Bachelor's degree or its equivalent in Accounts related field.
• Professional certificates in ACCA or ICAN will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 5-6 years working experience in sales & marketing
• Excellent communication and negotiation skill.