Accounting officer at Elvaridah Limited in Lekki, Lagos

Position Overview

We are looking for a meticulous and initiative-driven Accounting officer with 3 years of expertise to join our finance team. The preferred candidate will be in charge of coordinating daily accounting duty, getting ready financial statements, and making sure adherence with within and outside the organization financial rules and rules.

Primary duties

• Preserve precise finance records and ensure proper recordkeeping of all financial record.
• Organize and evaluate transaction entries, bank adjustments, and general ledger accounts.
• Help with end of month and end of year closing methods.
• Oversee outstanding bills and receivable, making sure prompt billing and collections.
• Assist the project setup of balance sheet and income statement and management documentation.
• Guarantee adherence with tax rules and help in tax declaration.
• Help with financial planning, predicting, and financial evaluation.
• Coordinate with external auditors and compliance-related governing bodies when necessary.
• Use financial system (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage, Zoho Records) to process financial data.
• Offer finance & administrative support assist as needed.

Qualifications

• Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree/Higher national diploma in Accounting, Finance, or a relevant field.
• 3 years of demonstrated expertise in an accounting or finance position.
• Skilled in Excel spreadsheet software and financial system (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage).
• Deep knowledge of accounting principles and procedures.
• Robust meticulousness, logical, and planning abilities.
• Clear articulation and people skills.
• Capability to operate independently and within a team.
• ICAN/ACCA in view is a plus.