Management Account Officer at the Bible Society of Nigeria

The Bible Society of Nigeria is a Christian non-governmental and not for profit organization in Nigeria founded 1966. The Bible Society of Nigeiratranslates, publishes and distributes Bibles in English and several local Nigerian languages. Making the Holy Bible available and affordable to Nigerians in their preferred languages and formats, helping them engage with the word of God through life-transforming programmes.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Management Account Officer

Location: Lagos 
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Management Account Officer 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.
• He / she shall ensure that all policies in line with stock administration and payroll administration, among others, are duly followed.

Responsibilities

• Monthly stock reconciliation pan-Nigeria
• Monthly reconciliation of cash control pan-Nigeria to reflect nil balance
• Good product positioning pan-Nigeria
• Escalate missing or damaged inventory to 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

Required Skills / Competencies

• 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 for delivering results
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.

Application Closing Date
7th June, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV, Cover Letter and Credentials addressed to the General Secretary / CEO via: [email protected] using the job title as the subject of the mail.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.