Opening for an Accounts Assistant

Vacancy for an ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT in a news agency located in Ikeja, Lagos.

Job Code: F31606/J019413

JOB SUMMARY
· Processing of payments and documents such as invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements, and statements
· Calculates rates paid for purchases and all price extensions.
· Verifies all Items billed against items ordered and received and reconciles differences through follow-up with the vendor and/or other employees.
· Enters, updates, and/or retrieves accounting data from automated systems.
· Posts financial data to appropriate accounts in an automated accounting system, according to instructions.
· Reviews on-line transactions for changes and accuracy and corrects errors.
· Disburses funds using manual/local warrants or petty cash and makes change according to specific instructions.
· Endorses warrants or money orders, prepares account deposit ticket, and deposits money as directed.
· Files and/or removes records and reports.
· Reconciliation of all transactions, financial data, and other information to an automated accounting system.
· Pre-audits, verifies, and processes employee expense claims reviewing rules for employee compliance.
· Designs, prepares, and maintains spreadsheets using basic mathematical calculations.
· Reviews new procedures, manuals, and system enhancements and suggests revisions.
· Composes routine letters and reports using instructions or guidelines of the work area.
· Inventories office supplies and equipment; prepares and submits orders for purchase.
· Explains appropriate work instructions to other employees.
· Interprets and applies instructions and guidelines to resolve work problems
REPORTING TO: The Head of Accounts

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES FOR THE POSITION
· Understanding of the workings of an office
· Basic understanding of accounting and book-keeping
· Good communication skills
· Understanding of simple mathematics and the rudiments of English.
· Strong interpersonal skills – able to deal with customers and external contacts
· Good organizational skills and ability to work to, and sometime implement own processes.


RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
1-2 years experience as an accounts assistant or a cashier in a reputable organization.

QUALIFICATION
An OND in accounting or accounting related field from a reputable institution.

HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates are to send their CV with a cover letter to [email protected] on or before Tuesday, April 30, 2013. Please quote the job code as the title of the mail. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.