Accounts Assistant

Job function

Finance and Treasury Management

Employment Type

Full Time

Experience level

Intermediate

Workplace Type

Onsite

Location

Lagos, Nigeria

Must have skills

Accounting Reconciliation Book keeping

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Minimum of B.Sc. in Accounting from a reputable university
• Prior experience in a similar role will be an added advantage
• Computer literate, good working knowledge of MS Excel;
• Attention to detail and analytical skills
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organization skills
• Self Starter with the ability to work independently
• Ability to work under pressure, while remaining flexible, proactive and efficient.
  
  

Job role

Key Responsibilities

• Reconciliation of all bank accounts
• General accounting and book-keeping duties
• Receiving and processing all invoices, expense forms and request for payments
• Maintaining accounting records, filing systems and computer files
• Undertaking general clerical duties such as dealing with correspondence, filing and photocopying
• Assisting in disbursement of cheques and cash payments
• Depositing of cheques in the bank when required
• Generating invoices for various Business partners and chasing up invoices for payments
• Checking of sales invoices to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Any other administrative duties as required to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the organisation