Accounts Officer - Finance Department, Full Time

University Press PlcVerified Employer

Benin, Owerri - Imo, EdoFull-time1-2 YearsPosted 6mo agoCloses 06 May 2029 · 933 days left

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Overview

Ensure adherence to established standards and regulations at the Depot and report any violations immediately. Carry out additional related responsibilities as assigned, ensuring all tasks align with compliance protocols.

Responsibilities

Manage the receipt and daily banking process of sales proceeds efficiently.
Monitor and perform reconciliation of customer balances regularly.
Prepare accounts for debtors and ensure the timely collection of payments on credit sales.
Oversee the preparation and reconciliation of depot float accounts.
Reconcile all transactions related to depot accounts meticulously.
Generate and submit daily, weekly, and monthly sales reports to the Head Office.
Handle the filing and remittance of staff monthly PAYE, nominal roll, and annual returns to the Revenue Board.
Write and issue cheques accurately as required.

Requirements

A relevant First Degree (BSc / HND) in Accounting with a minimum of second-class lower division/lower credit is required.
Candidates should possess at least two (2) years of post-qualification experience in a similar accounting role.
Membership in the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) will be considered a significant advantage.
Applicants should be no more than 35 years old and exhibit strong attention to detail.
Proficiency in statistical analysis and foundational accounting principles is essential.
The ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment is crucial.
Candidates must demonstrate good analytical and problem-solving skills and should be proactive and adaptable.

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University Press PLC (UPPLC) was founded in 1949 under the name of Oxford University Press Nigeria, and has grown to become one of the oldest, most experienced and the Nation’s Foremost Publishers of materials for educational and for general reading. At incorporation as a public liability company in 1978,the Company’s name was changed to University Press Limited with anauthorisedshare capital of 8,000,000 Ordinary shares of 50k each. Quoted on the Nigerian Stock Exchange on 14th August 1978, UPPLC has, on two occasions, won the prestigious Stock Exchange MeritAward in the service sector of quoted companies. It has also won, for two consecutive years, 1984 and 1985, the Concord Prize for Excellence in Academic Publishing.