Account Officer
Job Description
The Account Officer is responsible for managing and recording the organisation’s financial transactions. This role involves maintaining accurate financial records, processing invoices, reconciling accounts, and supporting the finance team in preparing financial reports. The Account Officer plays a critical role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data and compliance with relevant regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Preparation of cash flow statement
- Preparation of daily account balances
- Preparation of bank reconciliation statement
- Investment monitoring and placement
- Posting of accounting transactions on Peachtree
- Verification of all invoices, petty cash, and payment vouchers
- Ensuring that approved and disbursed funds are properly retired by staff
- Monitor bank balance/statements
- Assist the supervisor in statutory payment to relevant agencies, prompt payment to vendors, suppliers, and contractors after due authorization
- Ensure that accounting guidelines, policies and processes of the organization are strictly followed
Key Performance Indicators (KPI):
- Accurate records of the company’s financial transactions
- Cost savings for the company through prudent use of financial resources
- Compliance with the company’s policy on retirement of fund
- Timely submission of financial reports
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
- First degree or equivalent in Accounting, Economics or related Social Science discipline. Professional qualification of ACA or ACCA is an added advantage
- Proficiency in the use of MS Office tools (Word, Excel and Access) and ability to use accounting software (e.g Sage 50 and other accounting packages)
- Minimum of 3 years relevant experience in a similar role
- Good analytical and technical skills
How to apply: Interested and qualified candidates should send their CVs to jobs@lingtonandbernie.com using “Account Officer” as the subject of the mail.
Note: Only qualified candidates will be contacted
