Job Description:
The Accounting Officer will be responsible for financial bookkeeping, reconciliations,  analyzing of all financial activities, ensuring compliance with accounting and legal requirements and budget preparation
Duties and Responsibilities

Maintain and review financial records.
Ensure compliance with accounting and tax laws.
Prepare budgets regularly.
Monitor expenditure and profits and providing reports.
Evaluate internal management systems, procedures and risks in order to provide recommendations.
Managing business accounts and preparing financial statements.
Knowledge and competency in accounting principles.

Qualifications & Experience

A minimum of first degree or its equivalent in Accounting or similar discipline
A minimum of one year post-qualification experience as an accounting officer which must be in the financial services industry.

Skills

Knowledge and competency in accounting principles.
Proficiency in management systems.
Administration and public relations skills.
Outstanding communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal abilities.
Good team player with excellent leadership traits.
Proficiency in MS Excel and other accounting software.
Planning and organization skills.
High degree of professionalism, maturity and confidentiality.
Strong interpersonal and presentation skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work within and manage a team of professional, guiding and coordinating towards achieving common objectives.
Influencing and Negotiation skills.

Interested candidates must be based in Uyo