Apata & Ascott Limited, a human resource consulting firm, is recruiting an Accounting Officer for her client in Lagos

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct a thorough review of financial data, compare finances and identify anomalies, wastage, cost reduction opportunities and overall business improvement opportunities.
• Review financial documents, purchase orders, vouchers, and invoices.
• Producing an accurate set of daily, weekly and month-end accounts, with comparisons to forecasts and previous periods.
• Develop and supervise the implementation of audit strategies/ programmes for preventing and detecting fraud/ wastagesThis will include but not limited to: pre- and post-payment audit, material procurement, facilities management expenditures, project/ construction expenditures, etc; and revenue assurance.
• Prepare profit and loss accounts and the balance sheet for senior management and reconcile bank statements.
• Assist in preparing budgets and business planning, including projected revenue.
• Ensure legislation is followed regarding VAT and PAYE.
• Maintain an overview of bank account level.
• Record sales and purchases invoices, cross-checking on billing.
• Debt recovery.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy or equivalent from a reputable institution.
• Minimum of 1-year experience as an Accounting Officer
• Accountancy skills, ideally honed in a corporate environment
• IT knowledge, including computerized systems and electronic cash tills
• Data processing skills, including spreadsheet packages.
• Analytical and communication skills and excellent attention to detail for preparing detailed financial information.
• Excellent communication and customer friendly skills.
• Self-motivated and well organized.