Account Officer

PWAN StarsLagos, Nigeria

30+ days ago

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Job title : Account Officer

Job Location : Lagos

Deadline : November 13, 2025

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We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Accountant with a pure accounting background to join our finance team.

The ideal candidate will manage and maintain the company's accounting records, ensure compliance with statutory requirements, produce accurate financial statements, and support budgeting, forecasts, and internal control processes.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain the general ledger, ensuring that all financial transactions are recorded accurately and timely

Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS / Nigeria GAAP

Reconcile accounts payable & receivable, bank statements, intercompany accounts

Process payroll, statutory remittances, e.g. PAYE, WHT, VAT, pension, NHF

Assist in budget preparation, variance analysis, and forecasting

Perform cost accounting and inventory reconciliation (if applicable)

Support external and internal audits, prepare audit schedules

Monitor and enforce internal controls to safeguard company assets

Prepare management reports, financial summaries, and analyses for decision-making

Qualifications & Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting.

Pure accounting background previous roles must have been strictly accounting / finance (not primarily HR, operations, or sales roles)

Professional certification (ICAN, ACA, ACCA, CPA) is strongly preferred or in progress

2 - 5 years of accounting experience in a reputable organization

Strong knowledge of Nigerian tax laws, accounting standards (IFRS, Nigeria GAAP)

Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage, SAP, Oracle) and advanced Excel skills

Excellent analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills

High attention to detail, integrity, and confidentiality

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Must have completed NYSC.

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