Account Officer at Staff-Recruit

STAFF-RECRUIT is a leading Human Resource and Management Consulting firm which provides a range of recruitment, selection, outsourcing, training & development solutions. We are a dedicated team of professional consultants offering top of the line executive recruitment and selection services. We cater for the needs of a range of professionals seeking employment and work together to create effective solutions using our networks and strong client base.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Account Officer

Location: Victoria Garden City, Ajah - Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Work type: Onsite

Job Summary

• The Accountant Officer will be responsible for managing financial records, preparing financial reports, and ensuring compliance with accounting policies and regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records, including accounts payable and receivable, payroll, and general ledger entries.
• Prepare financial reports, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements, and ensure timely submission to the finance manager.
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies and regulations, including tax laws, audit requirements, and international financial reporting standards (IFRS).
• Assist in the development and monitoring of the company's budget, and provide regular reports on budget variances and financial performance.
• Manage the company's cash flow, including cash receipts, disbursements, and reconciliations.
• Manage vendor relationships, including verifying invoices and processing payments in accordance with established procedures.
• Provide support during internal and external audits, including preparing audit schedules, responding to audit queries, and implementing audit recommendations.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and implement solutions to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of financial reporting and record-keeping activities.

Key Performance Indicators

• Accuracy and Timeliness of Financial Records: Ensure financial records are accurate and up- to-date, and reports are submitted to the finance manager in a timely manner.
• Compliance with Accounting Policies and Regulations: Ensure compliance with accounting policies and regulations, including tax laws, audit requirements, and international financial reporting standards (IFRS).
• Budget Management: Assist in the development and monitoring of the company's budget, and provide regular reports on budget variances and financial performance.
• Cash Flow Management: Ensure adequate management of the company's cash flow, including cash receipts, disbursements, and reconciliations.
• Vendor Management: Manage vendor relationships, including verifying invoices and processing payments in accordance with established procedures.
• Audit Support: Provide support during internal and external audits, including preparing audit schedules, responding to audit queries, and implementing audit recommendations.
• Process Improvement: Identify process improvement opportunities and implement solutions to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of financial reporting and record-keeping activities.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional certification in Accounting (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
• At least 3 years of experience in Accounting or Finance.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage).
• Knowledge of international financial reporting standards (IFRS) and tax laws in Nigeria.
• Proximity to VGC, Lagos State.

Salary
N180,000 - N220,000 monthly.

Application Closing Date
13th November, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: hrcareerposting22@gmail.com using “ACCOUNT OFFICER” as the subject of the email.