Penafort Energy Limited is an indigenous Nigeria company with operations in the downstream oil and gas sector, food and beverage sector and the Retailing (FMCG) industry.
We are recruiting to fill the
position below:
Job Title: Accountant
Location: Iba - Ojo, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Description
- Perform day to day financial transactions,
including verifying, classifying, computing, posting and recording
accounts receivables and data.
- Prepare bills, invoices and bank deposits
- Reconcile the accounts receivable ledger
to ensure that all payments are accounted for and properly posted.
- Perform bank reconciliations - the
reconciliation of the bank statement against the GL and reconciliation of
any assigned clearing accounts.
- Respond to audit inquiries in a timely
manner; as required, make calls to the bank directly to clarify
adjustments or to clarify items on the bank statements in order to
reconcile activity or properly code it; liaise with auditors to confirm
bank balances as of a certain date
- Generate financial statements and reports
detailing accounts receivable status
- Prepares asset, liability, and capital
account entries by compiling and analyzing account information.
- Documents financial transactions by
entering account information.
- Recommends financial actions by analyzing
accounting options.
- Summarizes current financial status by
collecting information; preparing a balance sheet, profit and loss
statement, and other reports.
- Substantiates financial transactions by
auditing documents.
- Maintains accounting controls by preparing
and recommending policies and procedures.
- Reconciles financial discrepancies by
collecting and analyzing account information.
- Secures financial information by
completing database backups.
- Maintains financial security by following
internal controls.
- Prepares payments by verifying
documentation, and requesting disbursements.
- Answers accounting procedure questions by
researching and interpreting accounting policy and regulations.
- Complies with statutory financial legal
requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence
to requirements, and advising the HOD on needed actions.
- Prepares special financial reports by
collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.
Role Qualifications
- B.Sc Degree in Finance, Accounting or
Business Administration
- ICAN or ACCA certification, a plus
- Minimum of 5 years proven working
experience in a finance role
- Finance experience in an retail industry
- Solid understanding of basic accounting
principles,
- Proven ability to calculate, post and
manage accounting figures and financial records
- Data entry skills along with a knack for
numbers
- Hands-on experience in operating
spreadsheets and accounting software
- Proficiency in English and in MS Office
- Customer service orientation and
negotiation skills
- High degree of accuracy and attention to
detail.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online