Finance Support Officer

Job title : Finance Support Officer

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Finance Support Officer to join our team. In this role, you will play a key part in day-to-day financial operations, with a strong focus on payroll management, statutory tax compliance, and accurate financial data entry. The ideal candidate possesses solid analytical skills, a deep understanding of accounting principles, and hands-on experience with Quickbooks accounting software. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Payroll Management: End-to-end processing of monthly payroll, ensuring accurate calculations of earnings, deductions, and net pay. 
• Statutory Remittances: Compute, file, and ensure timely remittance of statutory deductions (including PAYE, VAT, WHT, NHF and Pension) in strict compliance with current tax laws. 
• Bookkeeping & Data Entry: Maintain accurate financial records by posting daily transactions, invoices, and expenses on QuickBooks Online. 
• Reconciliations: Perform monthly bank and ledger reconciliations to ensure financial data integrity. 
• Financial Support: Assist the finance team with audit preparations, financial reporting, and handling routine vendor or client payment inquiries. 

Requirements & Qualifications: 

• Education: Bachelor’s degree (B.Sc.) or HND in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline. 
• Experience: 1–3 years of proven experience in a similar accounting or finance support role. 
• Software Proficiency: Hands-on experience working with QuickBooks Online and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel. 
• Technical Skills: Strong understanding of payroll processing workflows and statutory tax regulations. Professional certification progress (e.g., ICAN, ACCA) is an added advantage. 
• Soft Skills: Exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to handle sensitive financial data with high confidentiality.