Job Description

• Responsible for making sure that the daily accounting functions of the company run accurately and effectively by performing a variety of accounting, bookkeeping and financial tasks including the monitoring and processing of payments, and expenditure (including petty cash) management.
• Reporting of the branch’s performance to the company’s head office.

Required Skills or Experience

• A first degree in Business Administration (Accounting Option) or its equivalent from an accredited and recognized institution with at least 2 years post qualification working experience in said field or
• An HND in Accounting or in any business related field or its equivalent from an accredited institution with at least 3 years post qualification working experience in similar operations or 
• A Diploma in Business Studies (Accounting Option) or its equivalent from an accredited institution with at least 5 years post qualifications working experience in similar operations.  

Characteristics/Core Competencies

• Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel and Outlook, databases and accounting software.
• Attention to detail and ability to multi-task.
• Proven accounting experience, preferably as an Accounts receivable clerk or Accounts payable clerk.
• Familiarity with bookkeeping and basic accounting procedures.
• Hands-on experience with spreadsheets and financial reports and aptitude for numbers.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to perform filing and record keeping and Data entry tasks.
• Well organized.