Trainee Accountant at Genesis Group Nigeria
Job Description
Trainee Accountant at Genesis Group Nigeria
Genesis Group is a wholly Nigerian owned Catering, Hospitality & Entertainment Conglomerate with business interest in Hotels, Restaurants, Cinemas, Shopping Malls, Real Estate Development, Outdoor Catering, Industrial Catering & Housekeeping Management, and Food Production.
- Location: Rivers
- Deadline: 14th May, 2026
Job Description of the Trainee Accountant at Genesis Group Nigeria
A Trainee Accountant is an entry-level role assisting senior staff with daily bookkeeping, financial reporting, and reconciliations while studying for a professional certification (ACCA, CIMA, ACA, or AAT).
Key responsibilities include processing journal entries, conducting bank reconciliations, assisting with VAT returns, and supporting month-end closing procedures.
Key Responsibilities and Duties
- Bookkeeping & Transactions: Inputting daily invoices, expenses, and cash book transactions into accounting software (e.g., Xero, Sage, QuickBooks).
- Reconciliations: Reconciling bank statements with internal records and managing aged debtors/creditors.
- Month-End Support: Assisting with management accounts, VAT returns, and preparing journal adjustments.
- Audit Preparation: Assisting with year-end audit preparations, including file maintenance and documenting transactions.
- Compliance: Ensuring compliance with financial regulations and company policies.
- Administrative Tasks: Handling filing, maintaining the fixed asset register, and responding to client queries
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Education: A degree in accounting, finance, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
- Certification Pursuit: Actively studying for or committed to studying for a professional accountancy qualification (AAT, ACA, ACCA).
- Software Proficiency: Experience with Microsoft Excel and basic knowledge of accounting software.
- Technical Skills: Strong numeracy, attention to detail, and analytical skills.
- Soft Skills: Strong time management, organizational skills, and a willingness to learn.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: vacancies@genesisgroupng.com using the position as subject of email.