Account Clerk

in a firm in Lagos Full-time

Industry Consulting
Specialization Accounting / Audit / Tax,
Minimum Qualification HND
Required Experience 3 - 5 years
Application Deadline 2013-02-07

We are a leading Nigerian multi-disciplinary consultancy firm with a long tradition of high quality, client-focused consulting work. We partner with clients on the national, sub-national, grass root, Small & Medium Scale Enterprises (SME) and corporate levels in Nigeria and across Sub-Saharan Africa to inform policy and strategy and to effect change. We are seeking to recruit an Accounts Clerk to join our accounts team.

Job Summary:

The Accounts Clerk will work in the Accounts department headed by the Chief Accountant; who will have an oversight on his/her input. S/he will work as an active member of the accounts team to ensure smooth and effective day to day running of the department. S/he will provide support to the chief accountant and other members of the accounts team in general accounting, budgeting, payroll, treasury services, bank reconciliation, financial reporting and procurement.

Responsibilities:

• Writing of cheques for all approved payment vouchers, salaries and payment of payroll related deductions to the relevant authorities;
• Posting of payment vouchers into quick-books accounting software;
• Reconciliation of accounts for staff and clients;
• Accurate and regular filling of documents for easy retrieval;

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Minimum of OND in Accounting or other related discipline 
• Minimum of 3 years work experience in a similar role
• Have an excellent knowledge of basic accounting principles and procedure
• Excellent knowledge of the use of computers, particularly Microsoft Excel
• Ability to use accounting soft-wares preferably QuickBooks accounting package is a requirement for this position
• Should possess excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Prior working experience in an audit firm will be an added advantage.

Method of Application:

Interested candidates should submit their application and updated CVs to include contact mobile number and email address.

To apply, send your email to 9006@jbng.me.