Interested in joining Sahara Group as an accounting officer? Well, here is an amazing opportunity for you to fulfill your wish. Sahara Group is a leading international energy and infrastructure conglomerate with operations in more than 38 countries across Africa, the Middle East, Europe, and even Asia.
With close to three decades, they have broken ground and challenged stereotypes across the global business landscape. Their irrepressible spirit and confidence to succeed where others have flinched or failed make them who they are today. is at the core of our genetic make-up.
Applications are invited from interested and qualified candidates to apply for the Sahara Group Entry Level Recruitment 2024.
Job Specifications:
Full Time
Required Qualifications: BA/BSC/HND
Location: Lagos | Nigeria.
Job Description:
- Receiving vendor invoices and verifying the accuracy of vendor invoices in line with the work order/contract, job completion certificate/delivery note, and activity approval by the user department and management.
- Posting invoices, staff advances and retirements, and petty cash expenses into the financial system and ensuring proper booking into the correct GL code and cost centers.
- Responding to external vendors and internal managers regarding all aspects of the accounts payable process, invoice discrepancies etc.
- Booking invoices by considering discount opportunities, and appropriate deductions of invoice taxes.
- Regularly monitors the accounts payable aging reports to measure the effectiveness of early payment performance.
- Keeping record of all advances and verifying expense evidence for advance retirement etc.
- Monitoring vendor account balances, tracking expenses, preparing analyses of accounts (prepayments and accruals), and related AP activity to produce monthly financial reports.
- Ensuring complete filing of all invoices with necessary supporting documents, and advance retirements in an orderly manner for easy reference.
- Administering and Maintaining petty cash in Naira and USD.
- Provide accurate and effective records management relative to the AP function per records retention policies and procedures.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- A BS/ACC degree in Accounting, Economics, or a relevant field
- Must have commenced ICAN examination with Skills level passed at a minimum
- A minimum of 1-2 years post-NYSC work experience in a similar role.
- Must possess very sound knowledge of basic accounting
- Basic knowledge of taxes and statutory deductions in Nigeria
- Must be able to do simple analysis and interpretation of financial transactions.
- Demonstrate ability to meet deadlines, determine priorities organize work to meet objectives and identify and deal with problems
- Outstanding attention to detail with an ability to reconcile complex accounts
- Ability to maintain strong relationships with external parties and internal colleagues
- Knowledgeable in IFRS.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates can apply through the provided link.