Account Officer Job in a Financial Services Corporation

Productive People Limited - Client is a diversified financial services corporation, with a core focus in Energy (Oil, Gas & Power) and Infrastructure within sub-Saharan Africa.

 We are recruiting for the following job position:


Job Title: Account Officer

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• To maintain the books and other financial records including: posting day to day transactions, Processing invoices and payments , invoicing collection from customers, supplies and bank reconciliations.
• To ensure that the organisations financial reporting is kept up to date and in compliance with the legislation; regulatory requirements, financial reporting standards.
• To monitor and keep records of petty cash.
• To ensure salaries are calculated and paid, pensions and Insurance paid, all taxes paid and records kept.
• To oversee the purchase of supplies for the office as necessary, including stationery, refreshments and cleaning materials, keeping with agreed budgets.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related tasks as needed.

Desired Skills and Experience

• B.S./B.A. degree in Accounting or related degree
• Minimum 4 years previous experience preferably in Finance sector, Energy or oil and gas 
• Experience of Quickbooks accounts software and Thorough knowledge of Excel 
• Maintaining and organising effective electronic and manual filing systems
• Excellent organisational skills, including ability to manage own time and meet deadlines
• Excellent report written and spoken communication skills
• Experience in financial modelling is an added advantage.