Accountant Vacancy at a Reputable Non-Governmental Organization

Stresert Services Limited – Our client, a non-governmental organization, is seeking applications to fill the vacant position below:

Job Title: Accountant

Location: Lagos

Job Summary
The job holder will process and reconcile a wide variety of accounting documents such as invoices, departmental billings, employee reimbursements, bank reconciliation, cash receipts, vendor statements, and journal vouchers; review and code financial information; prepare and process documents to disburse funds, make deposits and prepare reports; compile and review information for accuracy; and maintain records.

Detailed Description

Documents financial transactions by entering account information.
Recommends financial actions by analyzing accounting options.
Summarizes current financial status by collecting information; preparing 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 data base 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 federal, state, and local financial legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions.
Prepares special financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.
Maintains professional and technical knowledge.
Accomplish the result by performing the duty
Any other duty of similar deliverable that may be assigned from time to time
Desired Skills:

Organizational skills with attention to detail
Previous experience in an NGO would be an advantage
Corporate Finance, confidentiality
Reporting skills, deadline-oriented, time management
Reasoning ability, mathematical ability, and logical thinking skills
Data entry management, Problem solving skills
Proficient with MS Office (word, excel, Power point) a MUST and accounting software usage.
Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
Education/Experience

Must have 3 – 5 years work experience in similar accounting duties.
Previous exposure in a related NGO is desired.
The ideal candidate is preferably Female.
Salary
N100,000 and above (base on experience).

Deadline: 10th May, 2017.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Curriculum Vitae to: mgtpositions@stresert.com using ‘RSA2’ as subject of mail

Note: Candidates who do not meet the above criteria need not apply. Wrongly titled applications will not be opened Please be guided.