Account Officer
Location: Surulere, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary
- We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Account Officer to manage day-to-day transactional accounting for our client portfolio.
- The ideal candidate will be responsible for accurate bookkeeping, data entry, accounts payable/receivable. management and bank reconciliations while supporting the senior team in maintaining pristine, audit-ready financial records.
Responsibilities
- Process daily client financial transactions, including invoices, receipts, and payments on cloud accounting platforms.
- Perform routine bank, credit card, and vendor ledger reconciliations to ensure data accuracy.
- Track client accounts receivable to minimize aging balances and follow up on outstanding payments.
- Process accounts payable transactions and prepare vendor payment schedules for approval.
- Assist in preparing primary documentation for VAT, Withholding Tax (WHT), PAYE, and pension filings.
- Maintain organized, audit-ready digital and physical accounting records for all assigned clients.
- Post and categorize daily client business expenses within 24–48 hours of source document receipt.
- Support Senior Accountants in gathering information for month-end reports and audit engagements.
- Respond to basic client billing queries and maintain excellent professional communications.
- Provide administrative and operational support to the accounting department as required.
Requirements
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Experience:
- Minimum of 3–4 years' relevant experience in taxation and accounting.
- Proven experience in foundational bookkeeping or entry-level corporate accounting.
- Foundational proficiency in cloud accounting software (Xero or QuickBooks Online) and Microsoft Excel.
- Basic understanding of standard bookkeeping practices and Nigerian statutory tax deductions.
Skills:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong interpersonal abilities.
- High level of integrity, focus, and strict attention to detail to avoid posting errors.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage time effectively and hit data-entry targets.
- Ability to work under pressure, learn fast, and handle multiple client files concurrently.
- Active pursuit of professional accounting certifications (e.g., ACA, ACCA, ATS) is an added advantage.
Salary
N200,000 - N250,000 Monthly.
Application Closing Date
31st August, 2026.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: recruitment.wells@gmail.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.