Our client is one of the longest standing and fastest growing experiential marketing agency in Nigeria. With the head office in the heart of Lagos, Nigeria, with a highly skilled professional team, they deliver insightful and captivating individual consumer experiences.They are now looking for a talented,experienced Account Officer to join their team.
Job Description
● Develop, implement, and maintain processes and controls that are current best practices related to transaction processing.
● Prepare and analyze accurate monthly financial and management reports, including income statement, balance sheet, budget and variance, projections and forecast, and cash flow.
● Support with the management of grants reporting, compliance, and reconciliation. Prepare a variety of ad hoc financial scenarios as requested.
● Perform month-end closing procedures, including overhead allocations, account reconciliations, and updating schedules.
● Preparing budgets regularly.
● Monitoring expenditure and profits and providing reports.
● Evaluating internal management systems, procedures, and risks in order to provide recommendations.
● Managing business accounts and preparing financial statements.
● Strong Leadership and Management skills / Stakeholder relationship management
● Prepare and assist with developing audit schedules for the annual audit.
● Suggest improvements in processes to increase organizational financial effectiveness.
● Ensure prompt filing of VAT, Pension remittance, PAYE, FIRS and all other statutory requirements.
● Oversee the preparation of the draft audited financial statements and all tax returns.
● Oversee the preparation of financial information in the corporate annual report.
Requirements
● A degree in accounting or similar.
● Previous working experience as an Accounting Officer.
● Knowledge and competency in accounting principles.
● Proficiency in management systems.
● Administration skills.
● Sound interpersonal skills.
● Proficiency in MS Excel and other accounting software.
Qualifications:
● Solid experience in coordinating audit activities and managing reporting, budget development and analysis, accounts payable and receivable, general ledger, payroll.
● Proficiency with Quick Books, SAGE, Peachtree or other accounting software and Proficient in the use of MS Office (Excel Level)
● Experience in the Experiential Marketing industry will be an added advantage.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: ₦200,000.00 - ₦250,000.00 per month
Location:

• Lagos (Preferred)