Accounts Officer Job at CEMCS

CEMCS is Chevron Employees Multi-purpose Cooperative Society. As our name suggests, we were set up to serve the welfare and interests of Chevron Employees. Since inception, we have experienced steady business growth that has helped us earn trust from members and partners.

Our business offers services that are tailored to meet our members' needs related but not limited to Travel & Tours, Real Estate, e-commerce, Loans, sale of commodities and insurance among a burgeoning profile of business ventures. Our Vision is to be the industry-leading Cooperative society in Africa. Our Mission is to consistently deliver superior and sustainable value to our members, the community and partners by leveraging available resources within the confines of applicable rules and regulations.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Accounts Officer

Job Location: Lekki, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• We are currently recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the position of an Accounts Officer who will work seamlessly with a team and be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, data entry, reconciling general ledger accounts, and ensuring that all financial transactions are properly recorded and compliant with accounting standards.
• The accountant plays a key role in supporting financial reporting, audits, and internal controls within the Credit Society.

Key Objectives

• Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and bank statements.
• Support month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Maintain compliance with cooperative financial regulations and accounting standards.

Core Responsibilities
General Ledger Management:

• Record and post journal entries for all financial transactions.
• Analyze and reconcile balance sheet and income statement accounts.

Reconciliations:

• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly reconciliations of general ledger accounts.
• Reconcile bank statements with ledger entries.

Financial Reporting:

• Assist in the preparation of financial reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide documentation and support for internal and external audits.

Compliance & Controls:

• Maintain organized records and supporting documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
• 0–2 years of experience in accounting or financial operations
• Professional certification (e.g., ICAN, ACCA) is an advantage
• Familiarity with inventory systems, insurance accounting, and event budgeting.

Required Skills:

• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting
• Ability to learn GL reconciliation processes
• Ability to learn advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, financial modelling)
• Attention to detail and accuracy.

Note

• Kindly complete the form with relevant but concise details.
• You are required to upload your resume in the section provided for that.