Accounts Officer - Oil Marketing Company

A reputable Oil Marketing Company wishes to recruit a recent graduate for the position of Accounts Officer to support the Finance and Accounts department of the Company.  The successful candidate will report to the Senior Accountant.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing payment vouchers to support all cash and cheque disbursements.
• Preparing bank transfer instructions.
• Administering the petty cash fund, and preparing monthly reports for reimbursement.
• Ensure that cash advances (accountable imprest) are monitored and cleared on a timely basis.
• Issue receipts for all monies received by cash, cheque or bank transfer.
• Prepare and issue monthly statements to customers.
• Prepare invoices for all sales made to customers.
• Prepare bank reconciliations for all the Company’s bank accounts.
• Responsible for maintaining accurate records of assets, liabilities, revenue and expenditure, payments and other financial activities.
• Perform other general accounting tasks, including preparing journal entries and financial reports

Knowledge and Skills required

• Knowledge of fundamental accounting principles and concepts
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Detail-oriented
• Fluency in oral and written English
• Highly organized

Qualifications and Experience

• A Bachelor Degree in Accounting or Business Commerce from a recognized university.
• A minimum of 1 year’s relevant work experience.
• Must not be more than 27 years of age at the time of application.

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