Transaction Officer (Kaduna)

• Location: Kaduna, Nigeria
• Employment Type: Full-Time / Contract

Company Description

Our client, a non-banking financial services institution, is hiring highly intelligent, young, and dynamic professionals with integrity for the position of a Transaction/Finance Officer to support clearing backlogs of unsupported P10 transactions across their branches in Nigeria.

Job Description

Accounts Payable Functions

• Recording of vendor payments: Accurately log and track all outgoing vendor transactions to maintain up-to-date financial ledgers.
• Ensuring proper approval before final payout: Verify that all disbursement requests carry the necessary management authorization and supporting documentation.
• Electronic writing of cheques: Prepare and generate electronic check payments efficiently, securely, and in accordance with company policy.
• Maintaining payment register: Keep a detailed, chronological log of all outgoing payments for easy auditing and cash flow tracking.
• Cheque disbursement: Manage the orderly release, tracking, and delivery of cheques to designated payees.
• Posting of payment vouchers and journals: Enter payment vouchers and ledger journals accurately into the financial ERP system.

Accounts Receivable Functions

• Posting of receipt vouchers and journals: Record incoming funds and accurately reconcile receipt entries into accounting journals.
• Reconciliation of client premium accounts: Regularly review, audit, and match accounts to ensure client balances and premium records are accurate.
• Management of direct debit collections: Oversee, monitor, and track automated direct debit transactions to guarantee timely collections.
• Filing of Documents: Maintain secure, organized physical and digital archives of all financial records, invoices, receipts, and vouchers.

Job Requirements

Education

• Educational Qualification: Suitable candidates must possess a certificate of OND, HND, or B.Sc. in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or any related field.

Experience & Technical Skills

• Professional Experience: A minimum of 1 year of experience working in an accounting, finance, or transaction processing role.
• Organizational Skills: Strong organizational abilities and excellent time management skills to efficiently handle transaction backlogs.
• Software Proficiency: High proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (especially Microsoft Excel) and standard financial management tools.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Attention to Detail: Exceptional accuracy and thoroughness in data entry, financial reconciliation, and document verification.
• High Integrity & Discretion: Demonstrates strong moral principles and trustworthiness when handling sensitive financial information and corporate funds.
• Communication Skills: Clear written and verbal communication skills for effective liaison with internal teams, vendors, and clients.
• Problem-Solving Ability: Capable of identifying financial discrepancies, troubleshooting transaction issues, and resolving backlogs swiftly.