Junior Accountant Job at Myrtle Management Consultants

Myrtle Management Consultants RC1083018 is proudly an indigenous African company set up with the objective to be the preferred and reliable partner in core business management processes. As part of our key focus, we aim to support our clients to achieve a synergy between people, system and processes. Incorporated in 2012, Myrtle is a fast-growing firm, with a dynamic, insightful and professional leadership team.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Junior Accountant

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

Job Description

• As a Junior Accountant joining our firm, you will work in teams and directly with our clients. Joining us enables you to be challenged and invest in your professional development. In this role, you will work to help organizations in the private, public, and social sectors – solve their most difficult problems. You will also work with many experts and projects across various fields. 
• You will have an opportunity to work with business leaders and advice about how to run their company. Acting as a third-party analyst you will examine information to provide management and operations recommendations to help an organization improve its performance.

Position Summary

• As part of the team, the Junior Accountant will be responsible for Accounting tasks and projects as assigned.  
• This role is designed to give you hands-on exposure to a wide variety of analytical and specialized Accounting responsibilities including Accounts Receivable, Cash Posting, Accounts Payable, and Financial Reporting.

Core Responsibilities

• Automate current manual reports using internal software.
• Assist with the preparation of monthly financial reporting.
• Maintaining records, systems, and customer accounts, and generating reports for accounting. 
• Support of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, and division audit of inventory process as needed. 

Expected Learnings:

• Financial analysis and reporting
• Inventory Management
• Data analysis and use of metrics
• Overhead budgeting 

Job Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office with an emphasis on Excel (pivot tables, xlookup, sumif, etc.).
• Ability to analyze, summarize and interpret financial data.
• Coursework and/or understanding of IFRS, budgeting, balance sheets, cost control principles, and  Governement financial regulations.
• Hardworking and enthusiastic personality

Job Competencies:

• Critical Thinking & Decision Making: Ability to make logical and sound decisions and to know when to act independently and when to seek assistance.
• Curiosity & Learning Orientation:  Actively identifying new areas for learning and applying newly gained knowledge/skill on the job.
• Drive to Excel:  Driven to succeed and willing to go the extra mile.  Perseveres in the face of obstacles and challenges.
• Interpersonal Skills & communication:  Ability to work collaboratively and partner well with others, express oneself verbally and in writing, and listen well.