Accounting Officer

Job title : Accounting Officer

Job Location : Lagos Deadline : October 16, 2026 Quick Recommended Links

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Role Overview

• We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounting Officer to manage day-to-day accounting operations in Nigeria. The role will cover bookkeeping, invoicing, payment collection, bank reconciliation, payroll support, tax filing, and financial documentation.
• The Accounting Officer will work closely with management, external accountants, customers, and internal teams to ensure that financial records are accurate, complete, and up to date.

Key Responsibilities

Bookkeeping and Reconciliation

• Record bank, petty cash, transport, revenue, and expense transactions in QuickBooks.
• Perform monthly bank and cash reconciliations.
• Review accounting records against bank statements, receipts, invoices, and supporting documents.
• Maintain accurate and properly organised accounting records.

Invoicing and Accounts Receivable

• Prepare and issue customer invoices based on contracts and confirmed user numbers.
• Record customer payments in QuickBooks.
• Maintain and regularly update the outstanding payment list.
• Follow up with internal Account Managers and customers on overdue payments.
• Investigate and resolve differences between invoices, payments, and withholding tax deductions.

Payroll and Statutory Payments

• Support monthly payroll preparation and salary payment processing.
• Maintain payroll records and supporting documents.
• Calculate and coordinate PAYE payments and related statutory deductions.
• Prepare VAT schedules and support VAT filing with the relevant authorities.
• Record PAYE, VAT, salaries, and other statutory payments in QuickBooks.

Cash and Expense Management

• Manage petty cash and staff transport accounts.
• Review expense requests, receipts, and supporting documents.
• Monitor cash advances and outstanding staff balances.
• Ensure that payments follow internal approval procedures.

Reporting and Compliance

• Prepare monthly and quarterly accounting schedules.
• Support audit, tax, and regulatory documentation requests.
• Liaise with external accountants, auditors, banks, and tax authorities where required.
• Identify accounting discrepancies and escalate unresolved issues to management.
• Support improvements to accounting processes and internal controls.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of relevant accounting or bookkeeping experience.
• Practical experience using QuickBooks or a similar accounting system.
• Good understanding of bank reconciliation, invoicing, accounts receivable, payroll, PAYE, VAT, and withholding tax.
• Strong Excel or Google Sheets skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, follow deadlines, and manage multiple recurring tasks.
• High level of integrity and confidentiality.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with a technology, SaaS, startup, or multinational company.
• Familiarity with Nigerian accounting and tax compliance.
• Experience supporting audits or working with external accountants.
• Professional accounting qualification or ongoing certification will be an advantage.