Trainee Accountant (3 Openings)

Job Summary

Locations: Abuja, Port Harcourt – Rivers & Abia

Employment Type: Full-time

About Genesis Group

At Genesis Group, we’ve been living our dreams and redefining the world of hospitality for over three decades. Our journey has been characterized by excellence in a wide range of services, including Catering, Hotels, Restaurants, and Cinemas. With a team of over 10,000 dedicated professionals and 30 locations spanning across Nigeria and beyond, we take pride in delivering exceptional experiences to our valued customers.

Summary

• A Trainee Accountant Job Description is an entry-level position focused on supporting finance teams while learning core accounting functions under the supervision of qualified accountants.

Core Responsibilities

• Bookkeeping & Data Entry: Record financial transactions, post journal entries, and maintain general and fixed asset ledgers.
• Reconciliations: Assist in reconciling bank statements, vendor/customer accounts, and monthly general ledger accounts.
• Month-End & Reporting Support: Help prepare month-end close documents, financial statements, and basic cash flow or management reports.
• Compliance & Audits: Organize financial documents for internal and external audits, and assist with VAT or tax return preparations.
• Administrative Assistance: Handle filing, respond to client or internal inquiries, and track accounting deadlines.

Key Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Business Administration.
• Professional Development: Active progress toward or willingness to study for a professional accounting certification (such as ACCA, CIMA, ICAN, or AAT).
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with accounting software or ERP systems (such as QuickBooks, Xero, or SAP).
• Competencies: Strong attention to detail, good numerical and analytical abilities, basic knowledge of GAAP or IFRS principles, and high integrity for handling confidential data.