Inland Containers Nigeria Limited Job Vacancy for an Accounts Officer

Inland Containers Nigeria Limited is a fully indigenous organization incorporated in February, 1980 to provide Port Services to the hinterland shipping communities in the country.
The Company was born out of necessity and packaged as a veritable intervention facilitator to assist the rapid industrialization and development of the hinterland.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Accounts Officer
Location: Kano
Job Description

• Raise receipts for funds collected from customers/vendors/staff etc, and ensure daily dissemination of receipt details electronically and hard copies weekly
• Ensure prompt lodgment of funds collected within 24hrs
• Act to ensure prompt and accurate recording of transaction
• Release refund cheques to customers (Agents and Consignees) or their representatives
• Interface with tax authorities in Kano/Kaduna and other related agencies
• Maintain asset register
• Liaise with the bank to track receipts and lodgments from consignees or other clients
• Maintain and update accounts receivable customer files and records with copies of invoices and evidence of lodgment
• Ensure to keep proper and safe record of receipt
• Receive and sign off debit notes after verification of its accuracy
• Follow up with customers to ensure prompt venue collection
• Prepare monthly report of collections vis a vis debit notes received
• Compute terminal rent payable and ensure full collection
• Assist the financial accountant with analysis and reconciliations to support statutory accounts audit process
• Liaise with Depot Manager to make requisition e.g consumables

• First degree/HND in Finance/Accounting or any related discipline
• Candidates with AAT Certificate would equally be considered
• Minimum of 3 years work experience in the Finance/Treasury/Accounts function in a similar organization
• Fluent in Hausa Language
• Relevant professional certification e.g. Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), Association of Certified and Chartered Accountants (ACCA) is an added advantage