Account Officer at Pathway Advisors Limited

Pathway Advisors Limited is a leading investment banking and financial advisory firm with expertise in mergers & acquisitions, capital raising, project and structured finance, and rating advisory services in Nigeria and Africa.

Pathway Advisors is licensed by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as an Issuing House, Underwriter, and financial adviser. The Company is also a quotation member and Transaction Sponsor with FMDQ Securities Exchange Limited and FMDQ Private Market Limited.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Account Officer

Location: Lekki Phase 1, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Department: Finance/Account
Reports To: Head, Finance/Accounts
Work Mode- Onsite (Monday–Friday)

Job Summary

• The Account Officer will support the finance and accounting operations of the holding company and its subsidiaries.
• The role involves maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring regulatory compliance, managing inter-company transactions, and supporting consolidated reporting.
• The ideal candidate must have strong analytical skills, a good understanding of financial services operations, and the ability to work effectively across multiple subsidiaries.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records in compliance with regulatory and internal policies.
• Reconcile bank statements, subsidiary ledgers, and inter-company accounts.
• Monitor and record day-to-day financial transactions across the holding company and its subsidiaries.
• Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts for the group.
• Support statutory audits, tax filings, and liaise with external auditors and tax consultants.
• Ensure proper documentation and classification of all accounting transactions.
• Monitor cash flow and assist in treasury management for the holding company.
• Collaborate with finance teams in the subsidiaries to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Support compliance with financial regulations applicable to investment banking, asset management, and micro-lending sectors.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• Professional certification (or in view) such as ACA, ACCA, is an advantage.
• 2 – 4 years of experience in accounting or finance, preferably in a financial services environment.
• Knowledge of accounting principles, IFRS, and financial regulations in Nigeria.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Sage, Zoho, or ERP systems).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines under pressure.

Personal Attributes:

• Integrity and professionalism.
• Strong sense of accountability and ownership.
• Organized and methodical in approach.
• Team-oriented with a proactive mindset.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a dynamic financial services group.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.