Junior Accountant Officer

Job Summary

The Junior Accountant Officer will support the Finance & Accounts function by maintaining accurate financial records, processing accounting transactions, reconciling customer accounts, and following up on outstanding customer payments. This role involves debt recovery, account reconciliation, and assisting with various accounting operations.

Responsibilities

• Follow up with customers on outstanding invoices and overdue payments through calls, emails, and payment reminders.
• Maintain an up-to-date record of outstanding customer balances.
• Monitor customer payment dates and follow up on agreed payment commitments.
• Send payment reminders to customers as directed.
• Identify overdue accounts and report them to the Account Manager.
• Escalate customers who fail to respond or make agreed payments.
• Assist in resolving customer account discrepancies or invoice-related issues that may delay payment.
• Reconcile customer accounts and ensure payments received are properly recorded.
• Prepare regular updates on outstanding debts and recovery progress for the Account Manager.
• Record daily financial transactions accurately and on time.
• Prepare and process invoices, receipts, payment vouchers, and other accounting documents.
• Post customer payments and other transactions into the accounting system.
• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable activities.
• Carry out customer and supplier account reconciliations.
• Assist with bank reconciliations and investigate outstanding entries.
• Maintain proper filing of financial records and supporting documents.
• Assist with month-end accounting activities and preparation of financial reports.
• Prepare basic accounting schedules and reports as required.
• Provide the Account Manager with accurate information on customer balances and collections.
• Assist with monitoring daily cash and bank transactions.
• Ensure accounting records and documents are properly maintained.
• Perform other accounting duties assigned by the Account Manager.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or HND in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 2 years' relevant experience in accounting or finance.
• Good knowledge of basic accounting principles.
• Basic accounting and bookkeeping skills.
• Good debt recovery and follow-up skills.
• Good communication and customer relationship skills.
• Good numerical and analytical ability.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good record-keeping skills.
• Ability to follow up consistently and meet deadlines.
• Integrity and confidentiality.
• Ability to work effectively with the Sales and Finance teams.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: hrsixthlab@gmail.com using the job Position as the subject of the email.