Vacancy! Givanas Cosmetics Nigeria Limited

A Junior Accountant is needed at Givanas Cosmetics Nigeria Limited- A specialized Manufacturing company with wide range of products for the Nigerian markets like powder, petroleum jelly, perfumes.

Deadline
18th December, 2017

Position
Junior Accountant

Location
Lagos

Role Summary
-The Junior Accountant is responsible for day to day transaction posting.
-Obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of the financial accounting and general ledger structure.
-Post and process journal entries to ensure all business transactions are recorded
-Assist senior accountants in the preparation of monthly/yearly closings
-Assist with other accounting projects
-Update accounts receivable and issue invoices
-Update accounts payable and perform reconciliations
-Assist in the processing of balance sheets, income statements and other financial statements according to legal and company accounting and financial guidelines
-Assist with reviewing of expenses, payroll records etc. as assigned
-Update financial data in databases to ensure that information will be accurate and immediately available when needed
-Prepare and submit weekly/monthly reports

Requirement
-Good attention to detail
-Strong financial and analytical acumen
-Strong sense of deadlines and time management
-B.Sc in Accounting, Finance or relevant field
-Minimum of 1 year general accounting experience preferably in a manufacturing firm.
-Audit and taxation experience preferably from Big 4 will be an added advantage
-Excellent organizing abilities
-Good communication skills and adaptability
-Aptitude to learn and strong analytical skills
-Good understanding of accounting and financial reporting principles and practices
-Excellent knowledge of MS Office and familiarity with relevant computer software (SAP)
-Professional Qualifications with ICAN/ACA/ACCA/CIMA will be an advantage
-Ability to develop checking strategies
-Good interpersonal and team work skills with good decision making

APPLICATION