Account Specialist at Outcess in Enugu, Nigeria

Overview:

We are seeking a detailed oriented and customer-focused Account Specialist to join our remote team.

Ideal Candidate:

The ideal candidate should be highly organized and will be responsible for contributing to the financial success of the company by maintaining accurate records of accounts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accurately document all financial transactions, including expenses, sales revenue, and other business activities, ensuring records are up-to-date and error-free.
• Process and manage payments to vendors, suppliers, and utility providers for necessary business expenses.
• Prepare and issue invoices to customers for products or services rendered, ensuring timely payment collection.
• Monitor, review, and reconcile financial accounts, identifying outstanding debits, credits, and discrepancies.
• Issue payroll payments, including processing direct deposits and ensuring timely distribution of employee salaries.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies caused by data entry errors, miscalculations, or other financial inconsistencies.
• Maintain accurate records of financial reports, ledgers, and statements to support internal and external audits.
• Assist in budget preparation, forecasting, and financial planning activities to support business operations.
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations, company policies, and financial reporting standards.
• Collaborate with internal teams, including finance, human resources, and operations, to streamline financial processes.
• Generate detailed financial reports and summaries for management review and decision-making.
• Implement and maintain accounting software systems, ensuring efficiency and accuracy in financial data management.
• Stay updated with industry best practices, changes in tax laws, and financial regulations to ensure compliance.
• Assist with end-of-month and end-of-year financial closing processes, ensuring accuracy in financial statements.
• Support audits and financial assessments by providing necessary documentation and insights into financial activities.

Job Category

Customer Service

Skill Sets Required / Preferred

Minimum Qualifications and Education Requirements

A bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.

Must have at least two to three years' experience as an Account Specialist

• Excellent verbal and written communication to interact with customers clearly and professionally.
• Familiarity with accounting software such as QuickBooks, SAP, or Xero.
• Strong understanding of financial principles, billing processes, and account reconciliation.
• Knowledge of tax regulations, financial reporting standards, and compliance requirements.
• Experience working with CRM systems and managing client accounts
• Strong ability to analyze financial data, review account transactions, and identify discrepancies.
• Ability to Identify and resolve account-related issues effectively.