Junior Accountant

Isolo, Lagos

Posted 14 days ago

Company:: Ascentech Services Ltd
Company Description:: Ascentech Services Ltd is the most sought-after Human Resource Solution Provider with its Head Office in Lagos, Nigeria. We have a reputation for satisfying and surpassing clients expectations through our core offerings: - Recruitment and Selection - Outsourcing - Training and Development To accomplish these we leverage on creating and managing change in organizations by improving efficiency through our proven and dynamic HR solutions.
Contract Type:: Permanent
Experience Required:: 5 to 10 years
Education Level:: Bachelor
Gender:: Male
Number of vacancies:: 1

Job Description

Responsibilities
• Post and process journal entries to ensure all business transactions are recorded
• Update accounts receivable and issue invoices
• Update accounts payable and perform reconciliations
• Assist in the processing of balance sheets, income statements and other financial statements according to legal and company accounting and financial guidelines
• Assist with reviewing of expenses, payroll records etc. as assigned
• Update financial data in databases to ensure that information will be accurate and immediately available when needed
• Prepare and submit weekly/monthly reports
• Assist senior accountants in the preparation of monthly/yearly closings
• Assist with other accounting projects
Requirements and skills
• BSc/HND in Accounting or Finance
• 4 to 5 years of experience as a junior accountant
• Excellent organizing abilities
• Great attention to detail
• Good with numbers and figures and an analytical acumen
• Good understanding of accounting and financial reporting principles and practices
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office and familiarity with relevant computer software (e.g. SAP)
• Working on ERP / Tally. Banking, Accounts payable & Accounts receivable
• Qualifications (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) is a plus