Entry Level Accountant Job at Harvesters International Christian Centre

Harvesters International Christian Centre is a church based organization whose mission is to change lives and raise leaders.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Entry Level Accountant

Job Location: Mainland, Lagos
Job type: Full-time

About the job

• We are looking for an ambitious entry level Accountant to provide support to the financial department by managing daily accounting tasks.
• You will be part of a team of professionals working to maintain order and transparency for the company’s finances.
• Preparing financial statements and reporting are a large part of the junior accountant’s day-to-day work.
• The ideal candidate will be well-versed in accounting principles and able to work comfortably with numbers and attention to detail.
• The goal is to contribute to the overall efficient operation of the department and help the company be fully aware of its financial condition.
• This way, it can make the right decisions and accomplish long term success.

Responsibilities

• Post and process journal entries to ensure all business transactions are recorded
• Update accounts receivable and issue invoices
• 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
• Assist senior accountants in the preparation of monthly/yearly closings
• 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 other accounting projects

Requirements and skills

• Candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or relevant field
• Qualifications (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) is a plus but not required.
• 1 - 2 years of Proven experience as an accountant
• Excellent organizing abilities
• Great attention to detail
• Good with numbers and figures and an analytical acumen
• Good understanding of accounting and financial reporting principles and practices
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office and familiarity with relevant computer software (e.g. SAP).