Accounts Officer at Seflam SGL Ltd

We are a top-rated, indigenous provider of Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Installation (EPCI) services to the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry. We are seeking to engage passionate and self-driven individuals to fill the position of an Accounts officer. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide support to the Accountant on daily financial management activities 
• Assist the Accountant to maintain complete accounting records including completing vouchers, obtaining proper authorizations, and preparing reconciliations 
• Responsible for daily maintenance of petty cash and replenishment request.
• Provide support in processing financial transactions and maintaining an effective filing system. • Post and process journal entries to ensure all business transactions are recorded 
• Assist the Accountant in ensuring proper tracking of project advances to staff.
• Provide support in the preparation of financial reports/reconciliations.
• Follow-up on receivable invoices with client, maintain excellent relationship with clients.
• Act as liaison officer with the banks with which the company holds an account.
• Maintain accounting controls by following policies and procedures, complying with federal, state, and local financial legal requirements.
• Prepare, file and remit monthly tax and other statutory returns with relevant authorities. 
• Perform other accounting related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting with a minimum of Second Class Upper degree (2:1) 
• Chartered membership of a recognized Accounting professional body; ACCA, ICAN, CPA will be an added advantage. 
• 0-2 years’ experience in the construction industry or any other related field.
• Adequate knowledge of Accounting and corporate finance principles and procedures.
• Good knowledge and use of Accounting softwares such as Excel, Sage etc