ACCOUNTS OFFICER AT RCSN

Desired Course(s): Not Specified
Application Deadline: January 17, 2013
Specialization: Administration/ Office

Experience: 0 yrs
Job Status: fulltime
Location:Lagos

Job Details

 

Title: Accounts Officer

Department: General Office

Accountability: Reports directly to the CEO

 

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Accounts Officer directs and organizes all general accounting activities, prepares accounting and financial reports and ensures that accurate accounting systems and record are kept.

 

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintains the general ledger and all related accounts with proper documentation and records of all company transactions; reviews entries to the general and subsidiary ledgers to assure accuracy and compliance with the company's and established accounting principles; controls all changes to chart of accounts.  Responsible for monthly and year end closing of the general ledger including preparation of journal entries.
• Responsible for maintaining computerized accounting system, backup control, assisting other accounting staff with questions and printing of computer generated reports and statements.
• Administers preparation of interim, year-end and comparative financial reports; performs and provides analysis of current results to prior periods and/or budget.  Prepares required government reports as directed by the CEO and responds to inquiries as necessary.
• Stays current with developments, practice trends and promulgations in the accounting profession; monitors accounting systems and recommends new or revised policies and procedures.
• Prepares monthly bank reconciliation for all accounts; verifies accuracy of bank statements and resolve questions or problems; maintains integrity of cash balances and cash flow systems.
• Responsible for review and preparation of payroll records and processing of payroll checks and reports by outside payroll service.
• Maintains fixed asset records and control; determines depreciation terms/rates to apply to capitalized items; prepares property tax returns for review by CEO.
• Assists the CEO in coordination of year end audit and preparation of schedules and documents for independent auditors.
• Maintain other accounts and performs other accounting duties as required or as requested by the CEO.

 

 

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• First degree minimum qualification
• Should have completed the mandatory service year on or before December, 2011
• Should be female, not more than 32 years
• A minimum of 2 years experience in an accounts related position
• Sound understanding of key accounting and spreadsheet packages (Peachtree expertise is compulsory).
• Strong understanding of new technologies and how they can be applied to accounting.
• Creative and innovative.
• Good attention to detail.
• Team player – works to ensure team goals are met or exceeded.
• Openly communicates to the team in an enthusiastic and motivated manner.
• Positive ‘can do’ attitude.
• Self-motivated
• Excellent inter-personal skills
• Good communicator – provides clear, concise written/verbal communications appropriate to the audience.
• Results driven – strive to make a difference; enjoys a challenge and working under pressure to achieve the objective.
• Should reside on the Lekki-Ajah axis

 

METHOD OF APPLICATION:

Resume should be sent to submitcvrcsn@yahoo.co.uk with title "Accounts Officer" on or before Monday 17th January, 2013.