Management Account Officer at the Bible Society of Nigeria

The Bible Society of Nigeria is a member of the United Bible Societies (UBS), a global fellowship of Non-Denominational Christian organization whose primary mission involves translation of the Holy Scriptures into languages people can easily read and understand as well as production and distribution of the Scriptures to meet the different needs of everyone. It also organizes programmes for engagement with the scriptures and raises funds for these activities.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Management Account Officer

Location: Mainland, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Role Summary

• S/he shall work with the Head of Management Accounts Unit to supervise and coordinate the activities of all BSN warehouses and depots in Nigeria towards guaranteeing profitable stocking of Scriptures.
• S/he shall reconcile stock via the Sage accounting package, ensure efficient product positioning, prepare relevant accounting information to assist management in its planning, controlling, and decision-making activities from time to time, and ensure prompt payment of staff salaries and other statutory remittances on a monthly basis.
• S/he shall ensure that all policies in line with stock administration and payroll administration, among others, are duly followed.

Principal Accountabilities

• Monthly stock reconciliation pan-Nigeria
• Monthly reconciliation of cash control pan-Nigeria to reflect a nil balance
• Good product positioning pan-Nigeria
• Escalate missing or damaged inventory to the supervisor
• Preparation of Junior/Intermediate staff payroll on monthly basis
• Preparation of statutory deductions for remittance to relevant authorities on monthly basis
• Filing of annual tax returns to relevant authorities

Educational Qualifications

• A minimum of HND or a First Degree in Accounting or Business Administration (not lower than second class lower or lower credit division).
• He or she should be professionally certified by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) or the Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA) or be nearing the end of the examinations.
• An MBA or other management qualifications would be an added advantage.

Required Skills / Competencies:

• Applicants must be creative, diligent, and practicing Christians.
• Good mathematical and computer skills
• Analytical and logical problem-solving skills
• Good communication and presentation skills
• Good attention to details
• Ability to explain financial information in a clear manner.
• Honesty and discretion
• Teamworking skills
• Leadership competencies
• Sociable
• Desire to deliver results
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines

Application Closing Date
22nd March, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Cover Letter, CV, and credentials to "the General Secretary / CEO" in writing through e-mail to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.