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CLOSING DATE: September 5, 2021
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The Account Officer at Republic Media will be responsible to perform accounts, finance, and customer-related activities at the accounts department.
Account Officer Responsibilities:
- Process accounts receivables and payables and maintains files and records.
- Assist in general financial management, analysis, and reporting.
- Prepare the following Report every month:
- Management Accounts for operations and consolidated.
- Revenue, Collections, and Banking Report.
- Status Report on Statutory Obligations.
- Monthly Operational Expenditure Budget and Actual Spending Report (Variance Analysis).
- VAT, PAYE, TIER 1, TIER 2, and TIER 3 Returns.
- The monthly Budget request for Payroll and Non-payroll budgets.
- Process and submit Monthly Staff Payroll for approval.
- Prepare Annual Budget for the Business.
- Prepare and submit by December 31 of each year, Self-assessed Tax Returns for each year of assessment to GRA.
- Compile Fixed Assets Register for all Departments.
- Safeguard assets of the Business by ensuring strict adherence to Business Processes and Standard Operating Procedures.
- Assist to recommend to Management cost savings strategies and measures.
- Assist to review the GRA Income Tax Act to identify areas where tax benefits can be obtained and tax avoidance exploited.
- Maintain Financial and Accounting Records following Financial Reporting
Standards and Requirements.
- Ensure strict adherence to Operational Policies and Procedures
- Liaise with External Auditors for end-of-year audit and other related transactions
- Liaise with Bankers of the company and Statutory bodies regarding Banking transactions, Tax Issues, and Reporting Issues.
- Weekly Reports on Sales and Variance Analysis
- Customer Service Executive Responsibilities
- Open and maintain customer accounts by recording account information.
- Identify and assess customers’ needs to achieve satisfaction.
- Build sustainable relationships of trust through open and interactive communication.
- Handle complaints, provide appropriate solutions and alternatives within the time limits and follow up to ensure resolution.
- Execute all customer work orders and generate transmission certificates.
- Prepare daily reports, reconcile all receipts and Update the Head of Finance.
Account Officer Required Skills or Experience
Must have:
- At least 4-5 years working experience as an Accounts Officer with an additional customer service responsibility. A professional qualification will be an added advantage.
- Must be proficient in MS Excel and QuickBooks.
- Great interpersonal skills.
- Proven customer support experience.
- Strong phone handling skills and active listening.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize and manage time effectively.
- High level of honesty and integrity.
Qualifications of the Account Officer
A degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or any related field.