JOB DETAILS

Job Title: Finance Officer -Receivables

Department: Finance
Location: Lagos
Number to Hire: 1
Job Type: Contract
Minimum years of Experience: 6

Responsibilities

The Finance Officer will be responsible for proper file management, easy tracing of voucher as well as ensure compliance with all accounting standards, policies, procedures, legal/statutory and Company regulation.

 Other job responsibilities include: 

  • Preparation and recording of accounting entries in the general ledger system
  • Ensure the integrity of the general ledger postings
  • Liaise with the bank for all assigned company transactions
  • Review all new customer contracts and SOFs with supervisor, and ensure billing is done accurately
  • Generate and ensure timely dispatch of customer invoices
  • Posting of all customer payments timely and accurately
  • Accurately generate credit notes to customers based on SLA when there are downtimes
  • Confirm authorisation for all requests and obtain necessary supporting documents
  • Identify and update supervisor on significant problems, discrepancies, risks etc.
  • Receipt and collation of invoices for payment
  • Other duties consistent with the role as assigned from time to time

Qualifications, Skills & Competencies

Qualification:

  • First Degree in Finance/Accounting
  • ICAN/ACCA Certification is required for this role
  • Minimum of 6 years working experience required

 
Competencies:

  • Proficiency in MS Office Applications
  • Working knowledge of ERP Solutions
  • Skilled in basic typing and data entry
  • Efficient use of accounting templates
  • Knowledge in basic Book Keeping procedure
  • Effective written and oral communication skills

Demands of the Job

  • Accurate attention to details
  • Ability to work with little or no supervision
  • Able to deal with problems involving a few variables