Finance Officer

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, economics or relevant field
  
• Must have commenced ICAN examination with Skills level passed at a minimum
  
• At least 1-2 years post NYSC work experience in a similar role.
  
• Must possess very sound knowledge of basic accounting
  
• Basic knowledge of taxes and statutory deductions in Nigeria
  
• Must be able to do simple analysis and interpretation of financial transactions.
  
• Demonstrate ability to meet deadlines, determine priorities and organize work to meet objectives and identify and deal with problems.
  
• Outstanding attention to detail with an ability to reconcile complex accounts
  
• Ability to maintain strong relationships with external parties and internal colleagues
  
• Knowledgeable in IFRS.
  

• Receiving vendor invoices and verify the accuracy of vendor invoices in line with the work-order/contract, job completion certificate/delivery note, and activity approval by user department and management.
  
• Posting of invoice, staff advances and retirements, petty cash expenses into the financial system and ensuring proper booking into correct GL code and cost centers.
  
• Responding to external vendors and internal managers regarding all aspects of the accounts payable process, invoice discrepancies etc.
  
• Booking invoices by considering discount opportunities, appropriate deductions of invoice taxes.
  
• Regularly monitors the accounts payable aging reports to measure the effectiveness of early payment performance.
  
• Keeping record of all advances and verifying expenses evidence for advance retirement etc.
  
• Monitoring vendor account balances, tracking expenses, preparing analyses of accounts (prepayments and accruals) and related AP activity to produce monthly financial reports.