Bookkeeping Assistant at Value Seeds Limited | Jobs in Nigeria

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Bookkeeping Assistant

Location: Head Office, Zaria, Kaduna
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports To: Account and Finance Manager

Job Summary

• The Bookkeeping Assistant will support the Accounting Team in ensuring the books and accounts are kept up to date, in good order and filed on time. The preferred candidate is expected to be detailed, focused, service-driven and analytically-minded. He/ She will have great mathematical skills and the ability to pay close attention to details.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Liaise with the Accounts and Finance Manager to ascertain priorities on any given day and preparing reports as required
• Review the company’s expenditure and incoming monies as required.
• Match up incoming and outgoing payments with remittances or invoices.
• Ensure invoices and remittance advisories are filed.
• Ensure the funds coming in match the expected funds and the funds going out match the expected outgoings.
• Reconcile bank statements.
• Report any suspicious activity or abnormalities in the books.
• Assist with producing reports for tax purposes.
• Fill out all tax documentation as required and file taxes on time and in the correct way according to the company’s policy.
• Request information from Executives or Senior Partners regarding expenditure.
• Process business expenses and employee expenses.
• Communicate with vendors and clients to resolve discrepancies.
• Keep up to date with industry standards in bookkeeping and continue education or workshops as required.
• Other duties as assigned to meet organizational requirements.

Qualifications
Education, Training and Experience:

• ND in Finance, Accounting, Business or related fields
• Minimum of 1 year working experience in similar position

Skills and Knowledge:

• Good Mathematical and Analytical Skills
• Excellent attention to details
• Adept with using MS Office applications especially Word and Excel
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Highly organized and able to work under pressure to specific deadlines
• Ability to work well both individually and as part of a team
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility and a commitment to the Company’s mission

Working Conditions:

• Full time work week days with occasional work, meetings and events during weekends and holidays. There may be occasional travels on official responsibilities.