JBC BLOG & NETWORK: Accounts Officer at Ibaka Entertainment Limited (IbakaTV)

Monday, August 12, 2019

Accounts Officer at Ibaka Entertainment Limited (IbakaTV)

Ibakatv is a video on demand platform for Nollywood movies; it has over 15,000 hours of movie and TV content streamed on-demand. Due to rapid expansion we are looking for a qualified candidate to fill a strategic business position as we maintain our status as one of the fastest-growing internet entertainment companies in Nigeria. Uniquely, the work environment offers a first-class condition with a very attractive remuneration package.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Accounts Officer

Location: Lagos

Key Roles

To ensure that the company's financial transactions are up to date and properly documented
To ensure the accuracy and integrity of the General ledger
To ensure that procedures according to laid down corporate financial policies are followed

Key Accountabilities

To ensure that all financial transactions are input into the accounting system
Responsible for integrity of General ledger
Implementing procedures according to Corporate policies and procedures
Producing multi-dimensional reports for Management decision
Ensuring that all costs are properly tracked and that OPEX and CAPEX are within budget
Preparing and implementing budgets for the entire Company
Costing of the Company’s products, materials, and services
Demonstrating cost cutting initiatives aiming at providing best solution at lower cost
Developing and implementing effective controls framework and management systems to guide and support business operations
To strictly adhere to all financial policies and procedures
To reconcile Company’s Bank Accounts
To maintain Fixed Assets registers
To deal with all Tax matters
To assist with the preparation of the budget
To maintain and reconcile the general ledger
To issue cheques for suppliers due
To maintain financial files and documents
To maintain and reconcile the accounts payable
To book all invoices received
To generate relevant financial reports that will aid management in taking key decisions
To reconcile all vendors’ accounts
To process vendors’ invoices
To reconcile Receivable Accounts
To attend to Customers account query and send manual invoices where necessary
Carry out other duties as may be assigned by supervisors from time to time.

Requirements

The job holder must have a Bachelor's Degree 2nd Class honours in Accounting, Finance or other related fields with a minimum of 3 years' post qualification in a reputable organisation.
Must be proficient in Xero Business Accounting software. Possession of a Master’s degree and professional certification will be an added advantage.

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies:

Excellent Team playing skills
Excellent Oral and written communication skills
Excellent presentation skills
Good knowledge of spread sheets
Proficient and versatile in the use of technology and accounting software packages
Ability to thrive in a dynamic and pressurized work environment
Ability to work with little supervision
Ability to innovate, prioritize and implement effectively
Hard work, High level of honesty and integrity
Ability to maintain confidentiality of information.