Account Assistant I Bachelor Degree Job

The Account Assistant supports the accountant with business accounting activities such as filing, reporting, ledger maintenance, and account reconciliation. He or she provides timely, collaborative, service-oriented support to staff on all financial matters. They also assist with basic administration tasks and should be on hand to answer any queries raised by staff or external clients and service providers. They work closely with the accountant to devise budgets, facilitate all billing processes and ensure compliance.
Main Task and Responsibilities
Support the accountant to maintain project-related records.

Track receipts and expenses relating to projects
Review the supplier’s invoice as related to a project

Support the accountant in preparing the financial report

Assist the accountant in the periodic preparation of financial reports.
Checking supporting documents for accuracy and completeness

Track receivables and payables

Controlling credit and chasing receivables
Create trackers for all payables- statutory (Tax), operational (IT, rent, contractor’s fee, staff payment and vendor payment), and insurance payment, and ensure compliance.

Controlling income & expenditure

Maintain all physical records of transactions.
Maintaining the inventory system
Maintaining the office supplies
Managing the office petty cash
Maintaining the company purchase and sales ledgers

Assist with auditing and taxes

Compile information for internal and external auditors
Assist with audits and fact-checks
Keep track of all taxes.

Perform administrative tasks

Booking flight tickets and logistics arrangements
Other administrative tasks as assigned by the accountant

Knowledge and educational qualifications

A degree in accounting, economics, or other related fields.
Proficient with computer and bookkeeping software.
Experience with Microsoft software packages.
Basic understanding of accounting and financial principles

Skills and Competence

Administrative skills, detail-oriented, result-oriented, analytical thinking, timeliness, trustworthiness and discreetness when dealing with confidential information
Strong written and oral communicator

Nextier Capital Limited is an investment and multi-competency advisory firm with a primary focus on agriculture, power and petroleum. With offices in Abuja, Enugu, and Lagos, we provide a full range of services to our clients with a goal of becoming their most trusted advisor.
We achieve this goal ... read moreby providing counsel to our clients in the areas of policy design, strategy consulting, performance management and research. At Nextier, we are focused on helping our clients achieve excellent results.
On the investment side, we provide financial advisory services private equity and venture capital services.
With a growing team of principals, staff, and affiliates, we work with clients who are dedicated to resolving their challenges because we are committed to the work we do.
Clients defer to us because they recognize we provide sustained impact. We base our recommendations on rigorous research and testing of our assumptions and findings. They know that we assemble the best resources (locally and internationally), to focus on their projects. We provide our clients with the confidence that comes from knowing we have looked at every side of the issue before making a Nextier recommendation. Our consultants deliver thorough analysis, boast a deep knowledge of their industries, and offer pragmatic solutions to produce practical, sustainable, and high impact results.
Whether it is an elected official looking to address the poverty challenge in Nigeria; a government agency looking to achieve operational excellence; or an international investor looking to invest in the many opportunities in the Nigerian power sector - Nextier delivers sustained impact.
Nextier provides a range of capabilities including
• Strategy Consulting
• Financial Advisory
• Policy Analysis & Implementation
• Process and Technology Consulting
• Performance Measurement & Evaluation
Our principals have deep expertise and proven track records in a range of industries including Agriculture, Finance, Hospitality, Media, Non-Governmental Organizations, Power, Petroleum, Real Estate, and Transportation.