General Accountant

Ikoyi, Lagos
Posted yesterday
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:
Full Time
Experience Required:
3 to 4 years
Education Level:
Bachelor
Number of vacancies:
1

Job Description

The Accountant will be responsible for the timely reconciliation of payments, vendors, and bank accounts, ensuring the accuracy of expense postings under their appropriate cost centers.
A Summary of the Role’s responsibilities is as follows:
• Accurate clearing of payments against vendor invoices.
• Carry out a monthly bank reconciliation exercise.
• Ensure monthly vendor account reconciliation.
• Timely update of fixed asset registers and filing.
• Ensure the timely posting and accuracy concerning sites and cost centers.
• Follow up with other departments based on requisitions to ensure the timely achievement of the required task.
• Any other tasks as assigned by the line manager/supervisor.
Qualification
• Minimum of a BSc in Accounting or any related discipline.
• 3 - 5 years minimum relevant working experience in the Construction, Energy, Oil & Gas industry.
• Experience in the use of SAP is an added advantage, and any other accounting certification.
• Knowledge of taxation practices
COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Extensive knowledge of accounting procedures and principles
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Advanced knowledge of Excel
• Strong numeracy skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Relevant knowledge and experience on the use of accounting software. (SAP is a plus)
• Highly analytical and detail-oriented
• Ability to work with and without supervision
• Strong at building relationships with suppliers