Account Officer

Job Requirements

• Minimum of HND in Accounting/Finance.
• Minimum of 2 years’ relevant work experience.
• Relevant professional qualifications from recognised professional bodies such as ICAN/ ACCA will be an advantage.

Job Description

• Ensure all petty cash disbursements are in compliance with company policy & authorisation limits.
• Daily cash count and preparation of cash position.
• Ensure tax compliance in transactions processing on daily transactions.
• Process bills and suppliers’ invoices and ensure compliances/approval have been obtained before payment.
• Ensure tax compliance in transactions processing on daily transactions.
• Pay vendors by monitoring discount opportunities, verifying tax identification numbers, scheduling payments, resolving purchase order, contract, invoice, or payment discrepancies and documentation.
• Disbursement and monitoring of cash advances/IOUs to Staff.
• Maintain, manage & update transaction posting in bank management and payables modules of Sage.
• Ensure monthly bank reconciliations for all banks.
• Assist with period-end ledger closing through call-up & reconciliation of general ledger balances.
• Track all direct credits to the various bank accounts to ensure value is promptly received.
• Ensure that sufficient funds are available in the bank accounts to meet cash flow requirements.
• Charge expenses to accounts and cost centres by analysing invoice/expense reports and recording entries.