Account Officer at Pertinence Group

Pertinence Group is a people-first enterprise development group established with a clear mandate: to empower individuals through structured investment, enterprise creation, and innovation.

From its early focus on real estate and training, the Group has grown into a diversified ecosystem of businesses with subsidiaries operating across mainland and island Lagos, and an expanding footprint in the United Kingdom, Canada, and the United Arab Emirates.

We are recognized as one of Africa's most trusted entrepreneurially driven groups, distinguished by a strong governance culture, technology-led solutions, and an unwavering commitment to people.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Account Officer

Location: Alimosho, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial and accounting records.
• Process invoices, payments, receipts, and reconciliations.
• Monitor accounts receivable and accounts payable.
• Prepare financial reports and account statements.
• Assist with budgeting and financial planning activities.
• Reconcile bank statements and ledger accounts.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policies.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Follow up on outstanding payments and resolve account discrepancies.
• Maintain confidentiality of financial information.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• 1 - 3 years of accounting or finance experience (may vary by employer).
• Knowledge of accounting principles and financial regulations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional certifications such as ACA, ACCA, ICAN, or equivalent.
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems (e.g., SAP, QuickBooks, Sage).

Key Skills:

• Financial reporting
• Account reconciliation
• Bookkeeping
• Data analysis
• Time management
• Problem-solving
• Accuracy and attention to detail.

Application Closing Date
15th June, 2026.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: recruitment@pertinencegroup.com using "Application – Account Officer "as the subject of the email.