Account Officer at Amani Advisory

Location: Mainland, Lagos

Salary: N120,000 – N170,000

Reports to: Operations Lead and CCO (Chief Creative Officer).

Our Client is a first-of-its-kind simple and affordable custom photo/art framing company in Nigeria, bringing the tradition of framing to today’s customers from the comfort of their homes and devices.

In this role, you'll play a vital role in ensuring the financial health of our business. You'll be responsible for a range of accounting tasks, working closely with various departments to maintain accurate financial records and contribute to the company's success. You will be responsible for the accuracy and integrity.

Responsibilities:

• Financial Reporting: Prepare and examine financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with generally accepted accounting standards such as GAAP and IFRS.
• General Ledger Management: Maintain and reconcile the general ledger, ensuring all financial transactions are properly recorded.
• Budgeting and Forecasting: Assist in the preparation of budgets and financial forecasts, analyzing variances, and providing insights for decision-making.
• Reconciliations: Reconcile expenses, bank balance, revenue, and inventory receipts.
• Audit and Assurance: Coordinate and support external audits, ensuring timely and accurate submission of required documentation.
• Accounts Payable and Receivable: Manage the accounts payable and receivable processes, ensuring timely payment of invoices and collection of receivables.
• Regulatory Compliance: Stay updated on financial regulations and ensure the company’s compliance with financial laws and guidelines.
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy in financial reporting and operations.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with other departments to provide financial insights and support business objectives.
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the Operations Lead.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality and efficiency.

Person Specification

• BSc in Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in an accounts payable/receivable or bookkeeping role
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong understanding of basic accounting principles (debits, credits, double-entry bookkeeping).
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously
• Strong work ethic and commitment to quality
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent organizational skills and time management
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Sheets.
• Knowledge of Accounting Software is an added advantage