Account Officer

Account Officer

Location: Lagos

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary 

• We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Account Officer to support the company's financial and accounting operations.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, processing transactions, preparing reports, reconciling accounts, and supporting the finance team in ensuring effective financial control and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date accounting and financial records.
• Record daily financial transactions, including income, expenses, payments, and receipts.
• Prepare and process invoices, payment vouchers, receipts, and other financial documents.
• Perform bank, cash, and account reconciliations regularly.
• Monitor accounts receivable and payable and follow up on outstanding payments.
• Assist in preparing monthly financial reports and management accounts.
• Maintain proper documentation and filing of accounting records.
• Track company expenses and ensure transactions are properly authorized and documented.
• Assist with payroll preparation and other finance-related activities when required.
• Monitor cash flow and assist with cash management.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years' experience as an Account Officer, Accountant, or in a similar finance role.
• Bachelor's degree or HND in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• Professional accounting qualification such as ICAN/ACCA or part-qualification will be an added advantage.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial procedures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
• Experience with accounting packages such as Sage, QuickBooks, Odoo, or similar software is an advantage.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

Key Competencies:

• Financial record keeping.
• Account reconciliation.
• Financial reporting.
• Attention to detail.
• Numerical and analytical skills.
• Microsoft Excel proficiency.

Salary

N200,000 per month.

Application Closing Date

13th October, 2026.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: recruiter16@ascentech.com.ng using the Job Title as the subject of the email.