Accounts and Administration Officer at Ascentech Services Limited

Job Description

Our client, a company specialized in the servicing and repair of automobiles with head office in Lagos, is seeking to hire an Accounts & Admin Executive.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare asset, liability and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information
• Prepare balance sheets, profit and loss statements and other financial reports.
• Summarize current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement and other reports
• Substantiate financial transactions by auditing documents
• Maintain accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures
• Reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information
• Verify, allocate, post and reconcile transactions
• Prepare financial statements and produce budget according to schedule
• Direct internal and external audits to ensure compliance
• Support month-end and year-end close process
• Prepare regular reports on expenses and office budgets
• Organize a filing system for important and confidential company documents
• Ensure operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques

Education & General Requirements:

• BSc/HND in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics or a related field
• A minimum of 4 years of experience in the field or in a related area.
• Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures and principles
• Awareness of business trends
• Experience with creating financial statements
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year end close process
• Excellent accounting software (ERP) user and administration skills
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills
• Experience with office management software like MS Office (MS Excel and MS Word, specifically)
• Strong organization skills with a problem-solving attitude
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply, and will be preferred.

Essential Skills & Competencies:

• Reporting Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Confidentiality
• Time Management
• Accuracy
• Planning and Organizing
• Scheduling and Monitoring
• Problem Analysis and Problem-Solving Skills
• Initiative
• Teamwork
• Inventory Control
• Multitask