Finance Officer at Manuchar 2019

• Manuchar is a global trading, logistics and distribution company headquartered in Antwerp, Belgium. We operate in 140 locations, have over 1,800 employees and our own local infrastructure in more than 45 countries, mainly in emerging markets.
  
  Finance Officer
  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND  
  • Experience 3 years
  • LocationLagos
  • Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit  
   
  
  Reporting Line: Reports to the Senior Accountant and Finance Manager
  
  Job Description
  
  • We are looking for an ambitious Accounts Officer 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.
  • The ideal candidate will be well-versed in accounting principles, able to work comfortably with numbers, have attention to detail, and strong communication skills.
  • 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 correctly recorded
  • Prepare monthly bank reconciliation and weekly petty cash reconciliation
  • Monitor customer account details for non-payments, delayed payments and other irregularities.
  • Process payments to suppliers, ensuring that all validations and checks are done
  • 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
  • Prepare the monthly/annual returns and the remittance of statutory deductions on payroll
  • Prepare monthly VAT and WHT returns
  • Discharge of company tax obligations to the government through remittance of WHT, VAT, and PAYE
  • Remittance of pension deductions
  • 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 accountant in the preparation of monthly/yearly closings
  • Assist with other accounting projects
  Requirements
  
  • Degree in Accounting, Finance or other relevant field
  • Minimum three years of relevant experience
  • Qualifications (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) is a plus but not required
  • Advanced knowledge of Excel (formulas and pivot tables)
  • Good knowledge of MS Office software and familiarity with Quickbooks
  • 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
  Method of Application
  
  Interested and qualified? Go to Manuchar career website on ng.manuchar.com to apply