Junior Accounting Officer

About this role

The M & W Nuts Company in Lagos is seeking a Junior Accounting Officer to manage documentation, record financial transactions, and support audit and month-end activities. The role is suitable for someone with a Bachelor’s degree or HND in accounting, finance or a related field and at least one year of accounting support experience.

What you would do

• Maintain documentation for invoices, receipts, payment vouchers and other financial records.
• Record and update financial transactions in the accounting system accurately.
• Assist in preparing documents and schedules for external financial audits.
• Support internal audit activities by gathering documentation and reconciling records with the accounting software.
• Process routine departmental expenses and prepare payment requests with supporting documentation.
• Assist with bank, cash, and petty cash reconciliations.

What they are asking for

• Bachelor’s degree or HND in accounting, finance or related discipline.
• At least one year of experience in an accounting support role.
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles and bookkeeping practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Working knowledge of QuickBooks, ERP systems or other accounting software is an added advantage.
• Knowledge of Nigerian tax regulations and statutory remittances is an added advantage.

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