Junior Accountant at Bolin Bakeries

Location: Surulere, Lagos

Job Description

• Maintaining a proper record of financial transactions as it relates to the Bakery.
• Creating a database that can help in future business planning.
• Offering vital advice on matters like revenue and expenditure trends.
• Helping in taking important decisions like hiring outsourcing services, taking loans etc.
• Dealing with any discrepancies and irregularities related to finances.
• Helping in tax preparation and filing.
• Dealing with suppliers and third parties.
• Timely preparation of payroll and payslips, ensuring that proper bank accounts are credited and debited.
• Reconciliation of Cashbook account with Bank statement.
• Setting accounting goals and objectives.
• Risk evaluation and opportunities analysis.
• Ensuring that there is consistency in procedures and policies across the accounting department and that these policies are appropriately set for the achievement of the company's overall goals and objectives.
• Liaising with the Administrative department on the preparation of weekly/month budgets.
• Preparing monthly reports of the Company's financial statements as well as the profit information for the month.
• Monitoring debtor's and creditor's balances to ensure prompt payment and proper documentation.
• Balancing total cashier's account for the day and sending a daily update to Centre Manager.
• Authorizing and appending payment voucher.
• Interacting with Bank account officers as it relates to the Bakery.
• Overseeing raw material store and dispatch unit.

Job Requirements

• B.Sc in Accounting or Finance from a well-recognized tertiary institution.
• 1- 3 years experience.
• Membership of ICAN or any other recognized accounting professional body is a plus.
• An analytical mind and a keen eye for details.
• Sound numerical abilities and proficiency in computer operation.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel is a must.
• High level of integrity and good communication skills.
• Sound in financial reporting and financial management.
• Applicants must be between the ages of 22-28years.
• Applicants should be residents of Lagos.
• Ability to work well with minimum or no supervision and should also possess problem-solving abilities.

Remuneration

• N55,000 monthly.