Junior Accountant Job at Maire Tecnimont Group

Maire Tecnimont Group - Our subsidiary, Met T&S, is a company operating in various commercial businesses and supplying superior procurement, commissioning, management and maintenance services in the Oil & Gas, Chemical and Petrochemical sectors worldwide. Met T&S also plays a key role in helping to compete successfully in distant and highly-competitive markets by providing a wide range of trading services, supplying chemicals and raw materials, developing exclusive distribution agreements with multinationals, strengthening its presence in historical markets, expanding in markets with downstream growth prospects, and pursuing new opportunities.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Junior Accountant

Job Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Contract
Duration: 12 months Renewable

Job Summary / Role description

• The Junior Accountant is responsible for processing and updating financial information by maintaining and reconciling accounts and preparing reports.
• This role involves general bookkeeping, payment processing, and supporting the accounting team in various tasks to ensure accurate financial records and compliance with company procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities

• General bookkeeping, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, prepayments, and accruals.
• Processing payments and performing bank reconciliations.
• Supporting the accounting team in end-of-month, end-of-quarter, and year-end accounting procedures.
• Liaising with intercompany for balance reconciliation and queries.
• Conducting general administrative activities.
• Preparing the reports for management and head office.
• Preparing supporting documentation as per group procedures.
• Dealing with vendors, and bank queries on a daily basis.
•  Assist senior accountants in the preparation of monthly/yearly closings
• Update financial data in databases to ensure accuracy and availability.

Knowledge & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related Field
• ICAN certification will be an added advantage.

Experience:

• 2 - 5 years of experience in accounting
• Previous experience in big 4 is preferable.
• Previous experience in Construction is preferable.
• In-depth knowledge of accounting standards, financial reporting & tax regulations.
• Good proficiency in Italian language is advantageous.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Knowledge of ERP systems, particularly SAP, is preferable.

Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent communications and interpersonal skills
• Multitasking
• Proactive attitude
• Good team player
• Problem solving skills
• Attention to details,
• Effective time management.

Special Requirements and Comments:

• The candidates should have the legal right to Work in Nigeria.

Salary
Negotiable Salary package with benefits.