Accounting Officer

Responsibilities

• Aid in preparing, examining, and analyzing accounting records and other financial reports.
• Assist in computing taxes owed and preparing tax returns, including PAYE, VAT, WHT, ensuring compliance with payment, reporting, and other tax requirements.
• Compute and remit statutory deductions such as ITF, NSITF, Pension, and NHF in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Post and reconcile transactions on the company's accounting platform.
• Appraise, evaluate, and maintain an asset register of company assets.
• Record, reconcile, and post petty cash and fuel imprest.
• Reconcile payments and receipts.
• Confirm customer deposits and issue receipts.
• Set up and update customers' payment records.
• Prepare and process monthly payroll.
• Perform any other responsibilities assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of post-NYSC experience in a relevant accounting role.
• Professional accounting qualification such as ACA or ACCA is advantageous.
• Experience using practical and hands-on Excel.
• Experience with Sage is advantageous.
• Analytical skills, attention to detail, and excellent customer service are required.