ACCOUNT OFFICER AT SKYNET WORLDWIDE EXPRESS | ACCOUNT OFFICER JOBS IN LAGOS

About Company:

In the United Kingdom SkyNet Worldwide Express is headquartered close to Heathrow airport with established branch offices in the key cities of Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, Manchester, Nottingham, Newcastle and Southampton. With very experienced and knowledgeable staff who are passionate about the delivery of great customer service.

Job Description:

Skynet Worldwide Express is seeking a meticulous and proactive Account Officer to join our finance team at our Ikeja Headquarters. In the fast-paced world of global logistics, every shipment carries a financial footprint. We are looking for an accounting professional who can manage the high-velocity flow of receivables, payables, and reconciliations with "zero-error" precision. If you are a grounded accountant who thrives in an operational environment and is ready to hit the ground running, this is your opportunity to grow with a global brand.

Requirements:

1. Revenue Assurance & Receivables

• Invoicing Precision: Manage the end-to-end billing process for corporate and retail logistics clients, ensuring all shipping charges, surcharges, and duties are accurately captured.

• Credit Control: Monitor aging reports and lead follow-up activities to ensure the timely collection of outstanding receivables.

• Logistics Reconciliation: Reconcile daily waybill reports against cash and digital payments to ensure total revenue integrity.

2. Financial Documentation & General Ledger

• Transaction Recording: Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all daily financial transactions within the accounting system.

• Payables Management: Process vendor payments and staff reimbursements, ensuring all outflows are backed by proper authorization and documentation.

• Bank Reconciliation: Perform regular bank reconciliations to identify and resolve any discrepancies between the bank statement and the company’s internal books.

3. Compliance & Reporting

• Statutory Returns: Assist in the preparation and filing of monthly statutory returns (VAT, WHT, PAYE) in accordance with Nigerian tax laws.

• Periodic Reporting: Support the Finance Manager in preparing weekly cash flow statements and monthly performance reports.

• Audit Support: Maintain a meticulous filing system to ensure the department is always "audit-ready" for both internal and external reviews.

Qualifications and Skills:

Professional Criteria

• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of progressive experience in an accounting role (Logistics or Supply Chain experience is a significant advantage).

• Education: BSc/HND in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.

• Proximity: Mandatory residency within close proximity to Ikeja, Lagos, to ensure operational efficiency.

• Availability: Candidates must be ready to start immediately.

Technical Skills

• Software: Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Sage, QuickBooks, or SAP) and Advanced Excel.

• Principles: A solid, foundational understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

• Detail-Oriented: A relentless focus on accuracy and the ability to spot discrepancies in large datasets.

Salary

Application Closing Date: Not specified

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