Location: Victoria Island, Lagos 

Our client, a reputable Interior Designing and Architecture firm based in Lagos is currently seeking an Accounts and Admin Officer for immediate employment.

Job Description

• Ensure that statutory and regulatory requirements are met and on a timely basis to avoid infractions.
• Contribute to preparation and submission of bids, tender, contractor prequalification, etc.
• Supervise Clerical Staff
• Prepare and maintain HR related documentations including staff payroll, pension, PAYE, HMO etc.
• Supervise Clerical Staff
• Prepare and maintain accounting records including source documents, general ledger, cash, banking transactions, investments records etc.
• Process payments and maintain accounting records for clients, suppliers, vendors, statutory, etc.
• Liaise with the external auditors, consultants and relevant regulators.
• Maintain the day-to-day administration of the Office and coordinate communications between team.
• Preparing monthly bank reconciliations and reports to accompany monthly management accounts
• Assist auditors with required information
• Generate invoices for client payment
• Prepare debt recovery schedules and reconciliation
• Assisting with the preparation and consolidating annual accounting reports
• Reconciling balance sheets on a frequent basis
• Analyzing expenditures against budget, investigating annual and monthly financial accounts.
• Compile withholding tax and value added tax relating to invoices and maintain updated schedule of withholding tax, value added tax, PAYEE, and other statutory payments.
• Utilize database software to organize financial account information
• Providing accounting support to managerial staff colleagues and clients.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• BSc/ HND in Accounting
• 3 – 5 years good work experience
• AATWA /ICAN/ACCA/ACA an added advantage.
• Good written, verbal communication and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and under minimal supervision.
• Ability to apply knowledge of accounting principles and standards.
• Competency in MS Office, MS Excel and accounting software (Hands-on experience with spreadsheets and financial reports.
• Ability to perform filing and record keeping tasks
• Experience with an Interior Design/Construction is added advantage
• Must be able to manage client relationship.