Job title: Account Officer Job at Battregen Limited
Company:
Job description: Battregen Limited is a premium battery regeneration service provider in Nigeria The company delivers cost effective energy storage solutions which provide eco friendly battery re use as an alternative to battery disposal, thus reducing environmental impact of battery disposals and creating value for all stakeholders by focusing on rejuvenating used and salvageable batteries, Battregen is strategically positioned to revolutionize the stored energy industry, reduce replacement costs for battery users, and minimize the environmental footprint of battery disposal in Nigeria and West Africa.We are recruiting to fill the position below:Job Position: Account OfficerJob Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-timeJob Summary
- The Account Officer is responsible for performing day-to-day financial and accounting tasks to ensure accurate and timely transaction processing and maintaining financial records for Battregen.
- This role involves handling accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, general ledger entries, statutory deduction processing, and assisting with financial reporting and compliance activities.
- The Account Officer plays a vital role in maintaining the financial health and integrity of the company’s operations.
Key Responsibilities
Accounts Payable & Payments:
- Receive, verify, code, and accurately process supplier invoices, ensuring proper authorization and matching with purchase orders/receipts where applicable.
- Prepare payment vouchers and process approved payments via appropriate methods (e.g., bank transfers, cheques).
- Reconcile supplier statements regularly and promptly resolve any discrepancies.
- Maintain the accounts payable ledger and ensure records are up-to-date.
Accounts Receivable & Collections Support:
- Prepare customer invoices based on approved service or sales documentation.
- Record customer payments accurately and allocate them against outstanding invoices.
- Maintain the accounts receivable ledger and generate aging reports.
Banking & Reconciliations:
- Perform timely reconciliations of all company bank accounts against bank statements.
- Investigate and resolve any discrepancies identified during bank reconciliations.
- Manage the office petty cash fund, including processing disbursements, collecting receipts, and performing reconciliations.
Reporting & Compliance Support:
- Prepare accurate and timely month-end schedules, reconciliations, and analyses (e.g., bank reconciliation summaries, accounts receivable/payable aging reports, fixed asset schedules, prepayment/accrual schedules) required for the financial closing process.
- Prepare required schedules and compile supporting documentation for internal and external audits.
- Prepare accurate computations for statutory deductions (PAYE, Pension, WHT, VAT, NSITF, ITF, NHF) and ensure all supporting documentation is finalized for timely remittance.
- Compile and provide actual expenditure information for budget monitoring purposes.
General Ledger & Record Keeping:
- Prepare and post journal entries for accruals, prepayments, depreciation, payroll summaries, and other adjustments.
- Maintain the integrity of the general ledger and related sub-ledgers.
- Ensure systematic filing (physical and electronic) and archiving of all financial documents for easy retrieval and audit purposes.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Accounting or Finance is required.
- 3-5 years of relevant, hands-on experience in a comprehensive accounting role covering AP, AR, GL management, and reconciliations.
- Experience working within the Nigerian business environment and applying local accounting practices.
- Part or full qualification with ICAN (Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria) or ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) is a significant advantage.
- Experience using standard accounting software packages (e.g., Sage 50/200, QuickBooks, SAP Business One, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar) is required.
- Solid understanding of core accounting principles (double-entry bookkeeping, accrual accounting, etc.) and ideally IFRS.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, PivotTables, formulas) is essential for analysis and reporting.
- Good working knowledge of Nigerian tax laws related to VAT, WHT, PAYE, and Companies Income Tax, as well as Pension and other statutory contribution requirements.
- Excellent numerical skills and a high degree of accuracy.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Good analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to manage time effectively, meet deadlines, and work independently with minimal supervision.
- Good organizational skills.
- Professional written and verbal communication skills.
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Location: Abuja, FCT
Job date: Fri, 18 Apr 2025 05:04:46 GMT