Accounting Officer at Efficacy Construction Company
Confidential
Lagos, Nigeria
Permanent
Published 1 month ago · Expires 3 weeks from now
Job description
## Title: Accounting Officer
About the Role
A reputable organization seeks a dedicated individual to join our accounting team. In this role, you will manage financial records, customer accounts, and accounting operations while ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform account reconciliations and maintain monthly customer account details
- Manage the accounts receivable ledger and maintain organized files
- Maintain the billing system and generate invoices for clients
- Research and resolve payment discrepancies and investigate customer queries, complaints, and inquiries
- Monitor customer account details for non-payment, delayed payments, and other irregularities
- Communicate with clients and realtors via phone, email, and in-person meetings
- Collect and prepare monthly metrics including total cash inflow, expected customer payments, and outstanding amounts based on payment plans
- Issue and post all client receipts into SAGE Accounting Software and ensure continuous account updates
- Update client accounts in SAGE Accounting Software based on payments received
- Process payment receipts and invoices
- Maintain bookkeeping databases and spreadsheets with current information
- Request payments and arrange payment plans with clients, realtors, and stakeholders
- Collaborate with Land Assist on client management and documentation
- Prepare and update cash flow statements
- Assist with payment processing for statutory payments including NSITF, ITF, and Land Use Charge
- Post transactions on the expenses side of SAGE ONE accounting software
- Handle bank instructions, reference letters, and bank drafts for payment processing
- Assist with month-end closing activities
- Perform additional administrative and accounting functions as assigned to ensure excellent service delivery
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree (B.Sc) in Accounting
Location
Lagos, Nigeria