Account Officer

Job Title: Account Officer

Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Job type: Full-time

Role Summary

• The Account Officer supports the Finance function by maintaining accurate financial records, processing accounting transactions, assisting with financial reporting, payroll, reconciliations, audits, statutory compliance, and bookkeeping.
• The role contributes to sound financial management, effective internal controls, regulatory compliance, and timely financial information for decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date accounting records, including the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll records.
• Process and verify invoices, payment vouchers, expense claims, quotations, and supporting documentation.
• Perform daily bookkeeping and ensure all financial transactions are recorded accurately and promptly.
• Prepare monthly bank, ledger, supplier, customer, and other account reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with applicable accounting standards (IFRS/GAAP).
• Support statutory compliance by assisting with tax computations, filings, and other regulatory reporting requirements.
• Coordinate and support internal and external audit activities by preparing schedules and responding to audit queries.
• Monitor accounts payable and receivable to support effective cash flow management.
• Follow up on outstanding receivables and assist in debt collection activities.
• Assist the Head of Finance in preparing budgets, financial analyses, and management reports.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and operational efficiency through financial analysis.
• Support the implementation and monitoring of internal controls to safeguard company assets and minimize financial risks.
• Maintain proper filing and documentation of financial records in both physical and electronic formats.
• Ensure confidentiality, accuracy, and integrity of all financial information.
• Perform any other finance or administrative duties assigned by the Head of Finance.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree (BSc) / HND in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• Must have 3-5 years' relevant experience in an accounting, bookkeeping, or finance role.
• Part-qualification or active progress toward a recognized professional certification (e.g., ICAN, ACCA, CIMA, or CPA) is an advantage; full qualification is a strong plus.
• Sound working knowledge of accounting principles and standards (IFRS/GAAP) and statutory/tax compliance requirements.
• Hands-on experience with accounting software (e.g., Sage, QuickBooks, SAP, or similar ERP systems) and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Prior experience supporting payroll processing, reconciliations, and audit preparation is desirable.
• Strong numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills with high accuracy under deadline pressure.
• Demonstrated integrity and ability to handle confidential financial information responsibly.

Core Competencies:

• Attention to detail
• Integrity and confidentiality
• Analytical skills
• Knowledge of accounting principles
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software
• Time management
• Communication and teamwork

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: vacancies@taviatech.com.ng using "Account Officer Application" as the subject of the email.
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Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.