Account Officer at an LPG Supply and Distribution Company

An LPG Supply and Distribution company requires the services of suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Account Officer

Location: Sagamu, Ogun
Employment Type: Full-time
Start Date: August 1, 2024.

Job Summary

• Manage and maintain accounting records, including accounts payable and receivable, general ledger, and other financial data. Reconcile bank statements, credit card statements, and other financial accounts regularly.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements to provide insights and recommendations to the Finance/Account Manager.

Work Duties / Responsibilities

• Preparation, processing, and maintenance of financial records, invoices, and documents.
• Enter and reconcile financial transactions, such as invoices, payments, receipts, and journal entries, in accounting software or spreadsheets.
• Verify and reconcile accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions, resolving discrepancies and ensuring accuracy.
• Prepare and process invoices, purchase orders, expense reports, and other financial documents for approval and payment.
• Monitor and follow up on outstanding invoices, payments, and receivables, communicating with customers and vendors as needed.
• Bank reconciliations, cash flow management, and petty cash handling, ensuring proper documentation and recording of transactions.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records, ledgers, and files, organizing documents and data for easy retrieval and reference.
• Month-end and year-end closing activities, including preparation of financial statements, schedules, and reports.
• Budget preparation, variance analysis, and financial forecasting, providing support to finance managers as needed.
• Support internal and external audits, providing documentation, explanations, and assistance to auditors as required.
• Financial analysis, reporting, and presentation of financial data, trends, and insights to support decision-making.
• Perform other administrative tasks and special projects assigned by the finance manager or supervisor to support departmental goals and objectives.

Qualifications / Requirements

• HND / B.Sc in Accounting, Business or Finance. A Master’s Degree or equivalent will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of five (5) years of accounting experience.

Skills:

• High attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Excellent time-management skills and able to handle pressure well
• Expertise in Microsoft Office suite and financial accounting software
• Deep understanding of tax regulations and reporting requirements
• Strong quantitative and analytical ability
• Critical thinker and detail-oriented
• Excellent communication and organization skills.

Budget

• The budget range for the role is N120,000 – N150,000 monthly.

Application Closing Date
11th July, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Note

• Please do not apply if your expected salary is outside this budget does work for you.
• Please apply if you’re interested in this role.