Vacancy For Junior Accountant at Salpha Energy, 8th October, 2018

Salpha Energy Limited is a social, for-profit business that designs, distributes, solar-powered home energy products, with an underserved population in mind: the 1.3 billion global consumers for whom the old-fashioned electrical grid is either unavailable or too expensive. We are recruiting to fill the position below:     Job Title: Junior Accountant Location: Lagos Job Type: Full Time Job Summary We are seeking a trustworthy Accountant who can work efficiently without sacrificing accuracy.

• To ensure compliance with company policies in relation to the following:
  • Stock Policy
  • Budgeting Guidelines / Budget Implementation
  • Statutory Dues Rendition.
  • Credit & Sales Policies
  • Sales Collection & Banking
  • Float & Expenses Policy
  • Inventory Management

• Prepare payments by verifying documentation, and requesting disbursements.
• Answer accounting procedure questions by researching and interpreting accounting policy and regulations.
• Comply with federal, state, and local financial legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions.
• Prepare special financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.
• Responsible for tax management, including filing.
• Responsible for customer account reconciliation and accounts receivables.
• Maintain customer confidence and protect operations by keeping financial information confidential.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Prepare budget and financial forecasts.
• Summarize current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement and other financial reports.
• Analyze trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments and obligations incurred to predict future revenues and expenses.
• Report organization's finances to management and offer suggestions about resource utilization, tax strategies and assumptions underlying budget forecasts.
• Substantiate financial transactions by auditing documents.
• Maintain accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures.
• Guide accounting clerical staff by coordinating activities and answering questions.
• Reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.
• Secure financial information by completing data base backups.
• Maintain financial security by following internal controls.

• Good problem solving skills.
• High ethical standards and integrity.
• Excellent planning and organizing skills.
• Strong leadership personality and communications skills.
• Good accounting knowledge, including experience with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
• Strong computer skills: Excel.
• B.Sc or HND in Accounting.
• Knowledge of Accounting Software ERP SAGE EVOLUTION is a guaranteed plus.
• Minimum of 2 - 4 years working experience
• Age: 23 - 35 years
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.