Sunrose Consulting Limited - a reputable clearing and forwarding company, is recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Accounts Executive
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
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Reporting to the Finance and Accounts Manager, you will manage all financial operations, from daily transactions and payroll to month-end reports, budgeting, and tax compliance, ensuring financial accuracy, profitability, and adherence to standards for management and stakeholders, focusing on revenue/cost control, cash flow, forecasting, and financial analysis.
Key duties involve processing accounts payable/receivable, bank reconciliations, payroll, stock control, managing budgets, and preparing P&L statements for operational decisions.
Key ResponsibilitiesAccounts Receivable & Billing:Payment Receipting: Process customers payments receipts and verifying customers refund request.
Collections: Monitor outstanding client accounts, follow up on payments, and resolve any billing discrepancies swiftly.
Client Statements: Reconcile customer accounts and generate periodic aging reports.
Accounts Payable & Vendor Management:Vendor Reconciliation: Verify vendor invoices against purchase orders and shipping manifests; reconcile supplier statements regularly.
Freight Auditing: Ensure that carrier rates and surcharges match the agreed-upon freight contracts.
Financial Reporting & Compliance:General Ledger: Maintain accurate books of accounts, including journal entries, vouchers, and ledger maintenance.
Reconciliation: Perform daily/monthly bank, cash, and credit card reconciliations.
Financial Reporting: Assist in generating Profit & Loss (P&L) statements, cash flow forecasts, and monthly management reports (MIS).
Statutory Compliance: Ensure all financial operations comply with local taxation laws (e.g., VAT, withholding tax) and international trade finance regulations
Qualifications & Requirements
Education: HND, Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field. Professional certifications (ACA, ACCA, CPA) are a distinct advantage.
Experience: 2 - 5 years of proven experience in accounting, ideally within the shipping, freight forwarding, or supply chain industry.
Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with ocean freight documentation (Bill of Lading, Sea Waybill, commercial invoices) and shipping terminology is highly preferred.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in MS Excel
Key Soft Skills:Strong analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities.
Excellent communication skills for liaising with international agents, clients, and internal logistics teams.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple deadlines.
Application Closing Date31st July, 2026.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Application Letter and CV to: [Email hidden - Login to reveal] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.
