New Job at Global Talent Network (GTN) for an Account Officer in Lagos

Global Talent Network (GTN) is a limited liability consulting firm in Lagos, Nigeria. Formed by human resources professionals in 2003, the company has a primary focus of providing consultation in human resources to organizations on a contractual or retainer basis. We are recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: Account Officer Location: Lagos Details

• A SME is in need of an accounting/Finance officer, who will be responsible for maintaining the company’s financial, accounting, administrative and personnel services in other to meet legislative requirement and support municipal operations.

• Administer and monitor the financial system in order to ensure that the municipal finances are maintained in an accurate and timely manner.
• Assist with preparation of the budget
• Implement financial policies and procedures
• Establish and maintain cash controls
• Establish, maintain and reconcile the general ledger
• Monitor cash reserves and investments
• Administer the bi-weekly payroll in order to ensure that employees are paid in an accurate and timely manner
• Calculate employee salaries, deductions and contributions
• Enter payroll information into the computerized accounting systems
• Provide efficient and effective office management
• Perform other related duties as require
• Maintain the accounts payable and accounts receivable systems in order to ensure complete and accurate records of all moneys
• Administer employee files and records in order to ensure accurate payment of benefits and allowances

• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in related field
• Minimum B.Sc Degree in any field, giving Accounting, Business Finance as a major advantage.

• The incumbent must have proficient knowledge in computerized accounting programs
• Fund accounting
• Preparation of financial statements
• Preparation of financial reports
• Accounting and bookkeeping skills
• Analytical and problem solving skills
• Decision making skills
• Effective verbal and listening communications skills
• Effective written communications skills
• Municipal services
• Administration of employee benefits
• Payroll systems and reporting
• Office administration