Accounting officer at Jasper Beryl Consulting - Remote in Lagos (Remote)

Objective of Position

The Accounting officer will play a vital position in carrying out financial processes, making sure precise document-keeping, and preserving adherence with financial rules and rules. This position is critical in coordinating outstanding bills and receivable, helping in financial plan supervising, and supporting to finance reporting, ultimately assisting the financial health and effectiveness of the company.

Primary duties

• Preserve precise and current finance records for the company and customers.
• Help in getting ready financial statements, which includes earnings statements, balance sheets, and money movement statements.
• Organize balance sheet and income statement, documentation, and adjustments.
• Guarantee adherence possessing applicable accounting guidelines, organisation rules, and rules.
• Process bills, payments, and financial record with proper recordkeeping.
• Track outstanding receivables, check in on outstanding balances, and help in receivables monitoring.
• Resolve vendor, client, and customer accounts to guarantee precision.
• Organize every quarter VAT returns timetable.
• Request and check in on necessary data from customers, making sure on-time delivery.
• Take action promptly to customer queries and offer specialist assist.
• Track money movement and payment plans.
• Assist financial planning and track expenditures against authorized financial plans.
• Recognize cost-saving avenues and offer documentation on financial plan effectiveness.
• Guarantee alignment to financial rules, internal regulates, and compliance guidelines.
• Help in getting ready audit documents and coordinate with auditors.
• Collaborate with the Structure Officer to preserve finance platform and operational structures.
• Execute Information security measures for financial information security.
• Support to process and system enhancements for greater effectiveness.

The Preferred candidate:

• Solid understanding of accounting notions, finance reporting, and adherence.
• Meticulous, logical, and highly structured.
• Skilled in Excel spreadsheet software/Google Sheets and finance Management software like Sage, Quickbooks.
• Robust issue resolution, interpersonal, and verbal abilities.
• Capability to operate independently, jointly, and in a customer-facing capacity.

Credentials

• Higher national diploma/Bsc in Accounting, Finance, or a relevant field.
• 5–7 years of related experience in financial processes for candidates.
• A member of a professional body (e.g., ACA, CPA) or advancement toward accreditation is a plus.
• Outstanding spoken and professional writing competencies.
• Expertise in a minimum of one financial system.
• Solid understanding of financial rules and accounting principles.