Job Title: Account Assistant
Location: Lagos
Job Responsibilities
- Shall be responsible for the general accounting function include the day to day recording of transactions on the accounting software to ensure the completeness and accuracy of the general ledger at all times.
- Filing of monthly VAT and WHT tax.
- Collection and distribution of credit notes to vendors
- Maintaining balance sheet schedules
- Ledgers and bank reconciliations
- Assisting with monthly closings and account analysis and supporting the senior accountant and management in carrying out the responsibilities of the account department.
Job Responsibilities
- Complete general ledger operations which include ensuring day to day recording of transactions on the ERP
- Ensure the general ledger is complete and accurate on daily basis
- Assist with monthly account closing
- Assist with year-end account closing
- Assist to reconcile and maintain balance sheet account
- Assist to prepare analysis of accounts as requested
- Implement controls and manage accounts receivable and accounts payable
- Assist to prepare tax computations and returns
- Account/bank reconciliations
- Review and process expense reports
- Assist with implementing and maintaining internal financial controls and procedures
- Monitoring cash limit on weekly basis and communication to respective department; heads payments made in the period
Educational Qualifications & Functional / Technical Skills
- A first Degree in Accounting or Finance
- Professional accounting qualification will be an added advantage
Relevant Experience
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in general accounting and internal controls
- Knowledge of IFRS and GAAP
- Proficiency in relevant accounting software
- Proficiency in the use of excel
- Audit experience will be an added advantage
- Experience working in a global, geo-diverse company, will be an added advantage
Other Requirements (Behavioral etc.)
General Competencies- Analytical, problem-solving and reporting skills
- Good communication skills; verbal and written
- Good interpersonal relationship skills
- Ability to be take initiatives and must be proactive
- Team player
- Must be able to maintain a high level of confidentiality
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send respective CV with a Cover Note to our official Careers email address via: careers@lumos.com.ng Subject should be job-title/Location (Account Assistant).
Application Deadline
25th April, 2019
Note: Please note that applications not received on the or before the closing will not be considered for this current opening.
Good Luck!!!
