Job Description

Responsibilities

1. Monitor and keep records of petty cash.
2. Prepare and process payments in the banking system.
3. Proper record of daily transactions into the accounting software program.
4. Weekly and Monthly reconciliation of cash & bank accounts.
5. Update supporting documents at the appropriate time.
6. Maintain an up-to-date cheque register.
7. Collate requisitions and getting proper approvals before disbursement.
8. Handle of statutory payment remittances.
9. Timely payment of bills, ensuring suppliers & vendors are paid at the appropriate time.
10. Timely issuance of receipt for payments into the company account.
11. Support the organization’s effort in the collation and collection of outstanding payments.
12. Monitor all the organization’s accounts and report outstanding balances on a regular basis.
13. Assist in the annual audit process and related activities.
14. Assist with the organization’s procurement process.
15. Ensure adherence to all major financial rules and regulations especially those stated in the organization’s financial and operations manual.
16. Prepare accurate and timely financial reports.

Requirements and Skills

1. Minimum of 7years on the job accounting experience in Retail Operations.
2. A Bachelor’s Degree / HND in Accounting.
3. Excellent organizational skills.
4. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
5. Must be versatile in the use of IT systems/office application.
6. Must have excellent knowledge of the Microsoft office suite (Word, PowerPoint and Excel packages).
7. Must have previous experience in middle finance/accounting role in a corporate environment.
8. Must have knowledge of generally accepted accounting theories, principles,
9. methods, practices, and terminology in a multidisciplinary and multi-functional environment.
10. Must have knowledge of the application of data processing and terminology as it.
11. applies to maintaining financial control and accounting records.
12. Must have knowledge of cost accounting and cost funding procedures.
13. Must have the ability to collate and organize accounting data, interpret its.
14. significance, and prepare accurate financial reports.