Admin/Account Officer

About the role

Eclat Human Resources is hiring an Admin/Account Officer for its Operations department in Wuse, Abuja, reporting to the Founder/CEO. The role covers financial record-keeping, payroll, budgeting, reporting and compliance, and is advertised as a single slot.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records, including accounts payable and receivable, expenses and revenues, using accounting software or spreadsheets.
• Manage payroll, calculate wages, process transactions and ensure compliance with tax regulations and payroll laws.
• Assist in budget preparation, monitor budgets and carry out variance analysis.
• Prepare and analyse financial reports such as income statements, balance sheets and cash flow statements.
• Process invoices, payments and receipts, reconcile accounts and follow up on outstanding payments.
• Monitor expenses, review expense reports and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Conduct financial analysis and forecasting, including ratio, trend and variance analysis.
• Assist with tax preparation and compliance, including tax returns and liaison with tax authorities.
• Support internal and external audits, prepare audit schedules and respond to audit queries.
• Identify process improvements, automation opportunities and best practices.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations, accounting standards and internal policies.
• Manage vendor relationships, negotiate contracts and oversee vendor payments.
• Maintain fixed asset registers, track asset acquisitions and disposals and calculate depreciation.
• Monitor cash flows, manage bank accounts and reconcile bank statements.

Required profile

• Graduate in Accountancy, Economics, Business Administration, Business Management or a related field.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in an Admin/Account Officer role.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical and organisational skills, and effective written and verbal communication.

Required skills

• Proficiency in accounting software such as QuickBooks and SAP.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for financial analysis, reporting and data management.
• Knowledge of accounting principles, practices and procedures.

Salary: N80,000-120,000. Applications close on 22 March 2024; interested candidates send their CV by email with "Admin/Account Officer" in the subject line, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.