HYT Consulting Recruiting Account Officer

Posted on :

4 May, 2013

Category :

Accounting Jobs in Nigeria

Our client is a multinational FMCG and a fast growing producers/manufacturer of various types of goods. As a result of business expansion and capacity building, unique career opportunities exist in the organization for highly competent and self-motivated professionals; the company is looking to fill the vacant position:

Job Title: Account Officer

Location: Lagos

Report To: Management Accountant

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Maintains the general ledger and the transaction management processes of the company.
  • Analyses business and financial performance.
  • Prepares the annual periodic internal management reports and variance analysis.
  • Prepares periodic internal management reports and variance analysis
  • Prepares the annual statutory financial reports
  • Collates and analyses inputs into the preparation of annual budgets.
  • Monitors and reports on budget performance
  • Reviews and reconciles operational expenditure against budget.
  • Reviews and determines the costs of the business processes and services.
  • Undertakes profitability analysis to gauge cost effectiveness of business operations.
  • Analyses and determines the product cost structures and margin contribution to profit.
  • Liaises with internal & external auditors.
  • Assists in the preparation of comprehensive, proactive and timely cash flow statements and bank reconciliation statements
  • Preparation and reporting on the monthly financial activities of the business unit.
  • Prepare and interpret Management accounts to all levels of Management.
  • Timely preparation and reconciliation of end of month accounts.
  • Prepares and maintains the fixed asset register.

Qualifications and Experience

  • B.Sc/ HND in Accounting or related discipline .
  • Minimum of 2 years relevant experience.

Competencies Required

  • Good at analyzing and resolving complex financial problems,
  • Competent in the use of computers to enhance work performance,
  • Self-motivated, diligent, and enthusiastic with a strong business orientation.
  • Strong knowledge of capturing and reporting data
  • Ability to pay attention to details.
  • Verbal and written communication skills, presentation skills.

Application Closing Date
7th May, 2013

Method of Application
Interested qualified candidates should send their updated CVs to:[email protected] with the position you are applying for.


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