Management Account Officer at Bible Society of Nigeria – Apply Now

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