Accountant

Job Description

Accountant

Company: Genesis Group
Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers State
Employment Type: Full-time

About Genesis Group

Genesis Group is a fast-paced hospitality conglomerate with over 30 years of experience and diverse business interests spanning restaurants, catering, hotels, cinemas, snack food manufacturing, and oil and gas support services.

The company is committed to delivering exceptional customer experiences across Nigeria while maintaining strong operational and financial standards.

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and results-driven Accountant to support the company's financial operations in Port Harcourt.

The successful candidate will assist with financial record-keeping, reconciliations, reporting, account management, and other accounting activities while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and proper financial controls.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records and accounting documentation.
• Record and process daily financial transactions in accordance with company procedures.
• Prepare and review invoices, receipts, payment records, and other financial documents.
• Perform bank, cash, supplier, and customer account reconciliations.
• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable activities.
• Monitor outstanding receivables and support timely collection of customer balances.
• Assist in preparing monthly financial reports and management accounts.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis activities.
• Maintain accurate records of expenses, income, and other financial transactions.
• Ensure proper documentation and authorization of financial transactions.
• Assist with tax and statutory compliance requirements where applicable.
• Support internal and external audit processes by providing required financial records and documentation.
• Monitor financial controls and report discrepancies or unusual transactions to management.
• Maintain confidentiality of financial and company information.
• Perform other accounting duties assigned by management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or HND in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Relevant professional accounting certification or progress toward one is an advantage.
• Previous experience in accounting or a related financial role is preferred.
• Good knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Strong numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to work independently and effectively within a team.
• High level of integrity and professionalism.