Account Assistant

About the Role

As our business grows, accurate financial records matter more than ever, for management reporting, audits and our relationships with banks and partners.

The Accounts Assistant keeps our books accurate, complete and backed by the right documents. You will work closely with our Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and support the finance function day-to-day. You prepare and record transactions and schedules; the CFO reviews and approves them.

Key Responsibilities

• Record receipts, payments, purchases and sales in our accounting system, each with its supporting document.
• Check supplier invoices against purchase orders and delivery documents and prepare payment schedules for CFO approval.
• Prepare customer invoices for approval and keep customer balances up to date.
• Reconcile our bank accounts every week and explain any differences.
• Check expense claims for receipts and completeness before they go to the CFO.
• Prepare monthly schedules, including VAT and withholding tax schedules, for CFO review.
• Keep finance files organized in Zoho WorkDrive and help gather documents for audits.

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• HND or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 1 to 3 years’ experience in bookkeeping or accounts.
• Solid knowledge of double-entry bookkeeping, accounts payable and receivable, and bank reconciliation.
• Advanced Excel skills, including SUMIFS, XLOOKUP or VLOOKUP, and pivot tables.
• Accurate data entry, attention to detail, integrity and discretion with confidential information.

Preferred

• Experience with accounting software such as Zoho Books, QuickBooks or Xero.
• ICAN or ACCA (in progress), or AAT.
• Experience in trading, agribusiness or import/export, including transactions in more than one currency.
• Basic knowledge of Nigerian VAT and WHT.

Click here to learn more: https://idomitagro.com/careers/accounts-assistant/

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