Accounts & MIS Officer at Proten

Unlock Your Next Career Milestone as an Accounts & MIS Officer at Proten International

Are you an experienced finance professional looking to make a substantial impact with a leading international Human Capital Development firm? Proten International, with its head offices in London and Lagos, is seeking a dedicated and analytical Accounts & MIS Officer to join their team. This is an incredible opportunity to leverage your extensive accounting expertise in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment that spans across Europe and Africa.

About the Role

As an Accounts & MIS Officer, you will play a pivotal role in providing comprehensive accounting and financial reporting support. Your duties will include maintaining accurate financial records, executing seamless reconciliations, and enforcing robust financial controls. This role is critical in ensuring that departmental objectives and operational targets are met with precision and integrity.

Key Responsibilities

• Process local and foreign payments, invoices, cheques, and payment vouchers efficiently.
• Manage cash transactions, cash disbursements, and maintain meticulous related records.
• Review bank statements, execute timely reconciliations, and clear operating accounts.
• Handle complex foreign payment transactions including LC, Form M, NXP/NESS, WHT, freight, and travel expenses.
• Process vendor, contractor, transport, clearing, salary, and miscellaneous payments seamlessly.
• Reconcile customer collections and unidentified bank receipts in coordination with relevant teams and banking partners.
• Maintain proper, organized filing systems for all payment documents and financial records.
• Prepare comprehensive daily finance, stock, logistics, and operational reports.
• Ensure timely invoice processing, accurate PO matching, and prompt resolution of any payment discrepancies.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Your success in this role will be measured by specific, impactful metrics:

• Timely and accurate invoice and payment processing.
• Zero or minimal payment errors.
• Timely invoice-to-PO matching.
• Faster resolution of financial discrepancies.
• Effective utilisation of available vendor discounts.

Candidate Requirements

To be considered for this exciting opportunity, candidates must meet the following criteria:

• Bachelor's Degree or HND in Accounting, Finance, or related fields.
• 9 to 12 years of relevant professional experience in finance or accounting.
• Possession of a professional accounting qualification is an added advantage.
• Advanced data analytics skills will be viewed as a strong advantage.
• High proficiency in MS Office applications and modern accounting processes.
• Strong communication, reporting, analytical, and teamwork skills.

Method of Application

If you possess the requisite experience and are ready to take on this challenging yet rewarding role, please send your detailed CV and cover letter to our recruitment team via email at careers@proten-intl.com with the job title as the subject of your email.