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Finance Officer at Sahara Group

Entreprise
📍 NigeriaCDI🗓️ 4 months ago

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Nigeria
CDI

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Sahara Group is a leading privately owned Power, Energy, Gas and Infrastructure Conglomerate established in 1996 with operating companies active in the downstream, midstream, upstream, infrastructure and power sectors. Sahara has presence in different locations including Africa, The Caribbean, Asia and Europe.

The Group's strategy is to replicate its succe... Read more about this company Finance Officer Job Type Full Time Qualification BA/BSc/HND Experience 1 - 2 years Location Lagos Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit   Role Accountabilities Receiving vendor invoices and verify the accuracy of vendor invoices in line with the work-order/contract, job completion certificate/delivery note, and activity approval by user department and management. Posting of invoice, staff advances and retirements, petty cash expenses into the financial system and ensuring proper booking into 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, 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 expenses 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, 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 in accordance with records retention policies and procedures. Requirements A bachelor’s degree in accounting, economics or relevant field Must have commenced ICAN examination with Skills level passed at a minimum At least 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 and 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. Check how your CV aligns with this job Method of Application Interested and qualified? Go to Sahara Group on fa-eugs-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com to apply Build your CV for free. Download in different templates.

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