Westfield Consulting Limited - Our client, a Manufacturing (Recycling) company, is recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Purpose
- The Account Officer is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with internal controls, tax regulations, and reporting requirements.
- This role supports financial reporting, payroll management, inventory reconciliation, and procurement-related financial documentation, with a strong emphasis on accuracy, timeliness, and regulatory compliance.
Responsibilities
Financial Record-Keeping & Transactions:
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all financial transactions.
- Process payments, invoices, and receipts in accordance with financial policies.
- Conduct bank reconciliations and ensure financial records match bank statements.
- Ensure proper documentation for all financial transactions.
Accounts Payable & Receivable Management:
- Process vendor payments and ensure all invoices are properly approved and recorded.
- Manage accounts receivable, invoicing clients and following up on outstanding payments.
- Work with procurement to ensure vendor contracts align with financial policies.
Payroll & Employee Benefits Administration:
- Prepare payroll calculations and ensure timely salary disbursement.
- Ensure statutory deductions (PAYE, pensions, NHF, VAT) are processed correctly and remitted.
- Maintain confidential payroll records and ensure compliance with labor regulations.
Tax Compliance & Financial Audits:
- Prepare tax filings and ensure timely payment of all statutory obligations.
- Ensure all financial records are audit-ready and compliant with regulatory standards.
Budgeting & Expense Monitoring:
- Assist in preparing annual budgets and financial forecasts.
- Support in financial planning efforts by providing data-driven financial insights.
Internal Controls & Financial Integrity:
- Implement and enforce financial controls to prevent fraud and mismanagement.
- Conduct regular checks on financial processes to ensure compliance.
Procurement Support & Asset Tracking:
- Process vendor payments upon validation of delivery, documentation, and internal approvals.
- Maintain accurate procurement records and ensure completeness of supporting documents.
- Support inventory tracking, asset tagging, and reconciliation with physical counts.
- Assist in preparing procurement reports and audit schedules.
- Collaborate with the facilities team for joint asset sign-off and deployment logs.
Qualifications & Experience
- Higher National Diploma degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related discipline.
- Professional certification such as ACA, ACCA is a MUST.
- 2–3 years of experience in internal auditing, preferably in the manufacturing industry
Key Skills & Competencies:
- Strong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills.
- Good knowledge of internal control frameworks, audit procedures, and risk management.
- High level of integrity, objectivity, and professionalism.
- Proficiency in audit software/tools and MS Office Suite.
- Excellent communication and report-writing skills.