Account Officer at Beautyfair Laboratories Limited – Apply Now

Job Summary

• As an Account Officer your main responsibility is to prepare and maintain financial records to track the organizations assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liabilities, and other related financial activities.

Job Description

• Performs general cost accounting and other related duties for the organization.
• Maintains the general ledger.
• Codes invoices, sets up new accounts, reconciles accounts, and closes the monthly books.
• Reconciles bank accounts at least monthly, verifies deposits, and addresses inquiries from banks.
• Reconciles cash disbursement accounts, payroll, customer accounts, and other financial accounts; manages accounts receivable collections.
• Verifies and/or completes payment of invoices associated with accounts payable and ensures payments are charged to the appropriate accounts.
• Provides outside auditors with assistance; gathers necessary account information and documents to perform annual audit.
• Files tax forms with federal, state, and local government agencies.
• Coordinates with software vendor to maintain accounting software systems; recommends updates to enhance the accounting software.
• Manages the purchasing and invoicing system.
• Maintains knowledge of acceptable accounting practices and procedures.
• Implements, maintains, and reviews payroll processing and accounting systems to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions including salaries, benefits, taxes, and other deductions.
• Ensures accurate and timely processing of payroll updates including new hires, terminations, and changes to pay rates.
• Prepares and maintains accurate records and reports of payroll transactions.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• HND / B.Sc in Accounting or related field
• At least 3 years experience in similar role
• Knowledge of accounting software (preferably SAGE) will be an added advantage
• Professional certification (ICAN) will be an added advantage
• Proximity to GBAGADA is a must.

Skill Required:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting.
• Understanding of and the ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles
• Ability to correctly prepare tax reports.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint etc.) or similar software, and accounting software preferable Sage.