AS Operations West Africa Ltd. (ASO) Job for an Accounting Assistant

AS Operations West Africa Ltd. (ASO), is a Nigeria-registered subsidiary of Adam Smith International (ASI). ASO provides operational support to three DFID-funded projects in Nigeria, i.e. NIAF, GEMS and ENABLE. Operational services include IT and Communications; Residential and 
Hotel Accommodations; Administrative Support; Domestic Ground and Air Transportation; International Travel and Protocol; and, Security Services.

AS Operations West Africa Ltd. (ASO) is recruiting to fill the position below:


Job Title: Accounting Assistant
Job Ref: 0701
Location: Kaduna
Job Summary 

• Based in Kaduna, this position works within the Accounting Services Section of a mid-sized operational services company. Among our clients is a leading international advisory firm that works throughout the world to help reform and improve economies and institutions
• This is an mid-level position which provides accounting support to the client by performing a number of financial tasks
• Salary is based on an established, posted pay scale. This position is classified as an Administrative Services Level 5

Responsibilities 

• Management of a payment voucher system;
• Remitting monthly PAYE to FIRS;
• Assisting in the preparation of monthly bank reconciliation statements;
• Following up with clients on missing documentation;
• Maintaining a filing system; and
• Other related duties.

Requirements
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

• Ability to accurately transfer data from one source to another;
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing;
• Ability to work with minimum supervision and effectively prioritize tasks; and
• Knowledge of the double entry principle of accounting.
• Ability to perform basic accounting functions;
• Knowledge of GAAP, internal controls and accounting procedures;
• Ability to use a personal computer and software applications especially Microsoft Word and Excel;

Education and Experience: 

• B.Sc Degree in Accounting or any related field of study; and
• Experience with the use of a variety of computer applications including Excel and Word.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their application letters and CV's to: gm@asoperations.com Please note "Accounting Assistant - Kaduna" in the subject line.

Your application package should include: 

• A cover letter detailing how you meet the Education, Experience, Licensing and Certification qualifications;
• Your CV; and
• Contact details for three recent work-related referees

Note 

• Only applicants who meet the Education and Experience qualifications will be contacted. If you do not meet these, you need not apply.
• Applications received after this time will not be considered

Application Deadline  16:00hrs; 15th January, 2017