Account Officer Job Vacancy at Bedmate Furniture, Lagos

Bedmate Furniture is one of the Best Furniture company in Nigeria. Our Aesthetic designed product coupled with Quality furniture gives our customers value for their money, which is of no wonder that they keep patronizing us. Bedmate Showroomsdisplay Furniture ranging from Home furniture, dining set, office furniture, etc. We are recruiting to fill the position below:     Job Title: Account Officer Location: Lagos Job Description

• Analyse and anticipate the Factory’s recurring needs for cash to ensure that adequate funds are available to meet day-to-day operational petty cash expense and emergencies
• Timely and accurate processing of operational requests.
• Facilitate prompt payments to company’s vendors and other suppliers
• Keep records of cash receipts and payments and monitor actual petty cash and bank balance
• Manage the treasury impress account and maintain records to allow easy disbursement, reconciliation and replenishment
• Monitor and report on cash surpluses and deficits
• Process payment for accounts and issue receipts
• Keep records of amounts received and paid, and regularly check the cash balance against this record
• Retrieve records for tax and statutory audits and for other purposes; and ensure appropriate reinstatement
• Collect money from bank for safe keeping before reimbursements
• Effectively manage inventory of the factory
• Collate and forward payment vouchers for posting
• File all payment and collection documents in a chronological order
• Respond to queries regarding approvals, payment limits and deadlines for retirements etc.
• Establish and maintain efficient banking arrangements necessary for the management of bank balances and other funds
• Update bank accounts mandates and processes new account opening forms
• Follow up with bank to resolve any issues experienced in accessing online banking facilities
• Raise cheques and prepares confirmation and transfer letters for approved payments over petty cash limit
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliation statement and other assigned reports e.g. cash flow reports etc.
• Initiate General Journals for superior approval.
• Prepare monthly cash projection
• Act as custodian of the petty cash
• Agree all received cash, which have been recorded in the petty cash book, with expenses

• First Degree in Finance/Accounting or any related discipline
• Relevant professional certification e.g. Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN),Association of Certified and Chartered Accountants (ACCA) is an added advantage
• Minimum of 3 years cognate work experience
• Knowledge of GAAP and IFRS
• Familiarity with cash/banking systems