Reconciliation Officer at Kimberly Ryan Limited

Kimberly Ryan Limited – Our client, a leading organization in the Maritime sector in Nigeria is recruiting suitably qualified candidate to fill the position below:

Job Title: Reconciliation Officer

Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Job type: Full Time

Responsibilities

• This position is responsible for managing the ledger and ensuring accuracy in all book-keeping entries. It involves obtaining explanation for entries into the ledger as booked by various bookkeepers in all the seven districts or locations, preparation of correction journals, compilation, reconciliation, and analysis of transactions both for head office and the districts in line with IFRS.
• It also requires careful, complete and accurate preparation of the schedules and basis for major highlights in the final accounts for consolidation by the Financial Accountant and the following;
  • Periodic reconciliation of all major charts of accounts
  • Test of ledger accuracy on P&L and propose correction journals on accounts not properly stated
  • Provide clarity on entry content of the chart of accounts for end-users
  • Maintain records of adjustments to the ledger
  • Liaise with various business functions to get accurate details of transactions
  • Prepare and submit for review periodic financial reports and ensure compliance with financial standards in preparing the financial report
  • Liaise with all auditors in providing information, schedules and explanation for financial reports and all audits
  • Maintain, regularly review and post all balance sheet journals of accruals , prepayments and related non-transaction journals on SAP
  • Maintain, update, review and post all intercompany transactions
  • Perform working capital and other ratio analysis and make recommendations on issues observed

Qualifications

• BSC / HND in Accounting, Economics, Business Administration from a reputable University / Polytechnic with Minimum 2nd Class Lower
• IFRS certification from a reputable firm.
• Minimum of Four (4) years related working experience with numerate, computer, MS-Excel, and ERP skills especially in reconciliation, ledger management, and financial statements in a structured organization

Skills:

• Good SAP business One (or ERP) knowledge, book-keeping, and ledger entry experience.
• Satisfactory knowledge of the application of IFRS standards, and other professional standards.
• Analytical, probing skills and good use of PowerPoint presentation.
• High level numeracy and proficiency in the use of excel functions.
• Must have good knowledge of financial ratios

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.