Account Officer

Job Summary

• The Junior Accountant is responsible for supporting the Finance department by maintaining accurate financial records, processing transactions, preparing reconciliations, and assisting with financial reporting.
• The role requires strong attention to detail, a good understanding of accounting principles, and the ability to ensure compliance with company policies and statutory requirements.
• The ideal candidate should have 2-3 years of accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment.

Key Responsibilities
Financial Transactions:

• Prepare and post journal entries accurately and timely.
• Maintain the general ledger and ensure all financial transactions are properly recorded.
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions.
• Verify invoices, payment vouchers, and supporting documentation before processing.

Bank and Account Reconciliation:

• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly bank reconciliations.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and investigate discrepancies.
• Prepare reconciliation schedules for management review.

Financial Reporting:

• Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Support the preparation of management accounts and financial statements.
• Generate financial reports and analyses as requested by management.

Cash and Expense Management:

• Monitor petty cash transactions and prepare periodic reconciliations.
• Process staff expense claims and reimbursements.
• Maintain proper documentation for all financial transactions.

Inventory and Fixed Assets:

• Assist in maintaining inventory records and conducting periodic stock counts.
• Maintain the fixed asset register and process asset additions, disposals, and depreciation schedules.
• Reconcile inventory and fixed asset balances.

Tax and Statutory Compliance:

• Assist with the preparation of VAT, WHT, PAYE, and other statutory schedules.
• Support timely statutory remittances and tax filings.
• Maintain records required for tax and audit purposes.

Audit Support:

• Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation.
• Assist internal and external auditors during financial audits.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting policies.

General Accounting Duties:

• Maintain accurate and organized financial records.
• Ensure confidentiality of financial information.
• Support continuous improvement of accounting processes.
• Perform other accounting duties as assigned by the Finance Manager.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or HND in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Professional certification such as ICAN (ATS or Associate level), ACCA, or ACA is an added advantage.

Experience:

• 2-3 years of accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing, FMCG, or industrial environment.
• Experience with financial reporting, reconciliations, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
• Exposure to inventory accounting and cost accounting is an advantage.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, SUMIF/SUMIFS, IF functions).
• Experience using accounting software or ERP systems such as SAP, Sage, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or QuickBooks.
• Good understanding of IFRS and Nigerian accounting regulations.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.

Core Competencies:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Time management and ability to meet deadlines.
• Organizational and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Proactive and willing to learn.

Application Closing Date
31st August, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Note: Only qualified candidates will be shortlisted for interview.

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