Account Officer

Key Responsibilities Include:

Impress Management

1. Preparation of timely impress report
2. Verify that all payment requests are appropriately approved 
3. Ensure that all items paid for using the imprest are properly and accurately captured by the Report
4. Keep supporting documents for all expenses paid for with impress
5. Ensure that the float does not run out before replenishment 
6. Reconciliation of the physical cash with the balance show in the imprest Report as anytime requested
7. Post the imprest expenses into Sage

Receivables

1. Prepare clients invoices
2. Reconcile all payments and follow up on short fall
3. Follow up clients for prompt payments
4. Prepare a monthly report which accurately captures all transactions executed for each period
5. Ensure the proper recording and custody of all delivery notes/waybills, tickets, etc.

Inventory management

1. Ensure update of Software with new Customer & Vendors information;
2. Set up and maintain depot fixed assets register, comply with laid down process and procedures and maintain a proper fixed asset register for the entire terminal. 
3. Take stock of inventory and fixed assets with monthly reports 
4. Carry out other assignments as may be required from time to time by Head of Finance 

Educational Qualifications 

1. First degree in Accounting, Business, Economics or related fields from a reputable university/polytechnic. 
2. Additional qualification and professional certification will be added advantage

Experience 

1. Up to 5 years overall combined accounting and finance experience,

Core Competencies 

1. Good working knowledge and understanding of basic accounting principles; practices, accounts payable and receivable management, financial management and financial reporting;
2. Proven working experience as a Head of Finance;
3. Experience in preparing accurate and thorough Financial Reports and related schedule in line with established deadlines;
4. Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year end close process
5. Effective oral and written communications, interpersonal and planning

Skills;

1. Proficiency in the use of computer applications and Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, Outlook, Power point and Financial Application;
2. Good organizational skill and ability to manage documentations and make past and future documentations accessible;
3. Strong management skills with a demonstrated ability to take initiative;
4. Thorough knowledge of accounting principles, processes and procedures necessary to produce deliverables