Junior Accountant at ReelFruit

Job Summary

• The Junior Accountant is responsible for posting journal entries, updating financial statements, managing & maintaining accounts receivable and payables, administration of monthly payroll and preparing of financial reports. Also, ensuring that the world class standards are maintained.

Duties/ Responsibilities

• Maintain financial transactions on the accounting software chart of accounts and annual budget.
• Preparing asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analysing account information.
• Reconciling financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.
• Tracking all receivables and liaise with appropriate departments for collections
• Manage inventory by liaising with production department.
• Ensuring that accounting entries are entered accurately into the accounting software.
• Preparing periodic financial reports that compare budget costs and actual costs.
• Resolving debtor’s queries, outstanding invoices and statements
• Managing payroll operations by following policies and procedures
• Summarizing current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports.
• Documenting financial transactions by entering account information.
• Ensuring all documents and their respective supports are filed appropriately.

Educational Qualification and Experience

• B.Sc. / HND in Accounting with a minimum of 3 years' work experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Excel).
• Experience in a manufacturing setting is a plus.
• ACA, ACCA or CIMA certification is an added advantage
• Good knowledge and experience with general ledger, accounting and financial reporting principles & practices.
• Ability to use Xero or other accounting software.
• Experience with audit preparations is an advantage
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and communication Skills
• Comfortable working in small teams and in a flexible work environment
• Assertive and proactive: willing to learn and grow in the role
• Able to multi-task, prioritize with good business acumen and work in a fast-paced environment with high volume demands