Accounting Support Officer

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Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, NGA
In-Office
Junior
Financial Services
The Role
Perform day-to-day bookkeeping: post transactions, process invoices/bills/expenses, perform bank and account reconciliations, maintain organized records, prepare draft trial balances and month-end schedules, and support VAT/PAYE/WHT compliance and audits.
Summary Generated by Built In

We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Support Officer (Bookkeeper) to support our outsourced accounting operations in Abuja.

This is a hands-on, execution-focused role responsible for daily transaction processing, reconciliations, and preparation of clean accounting records that support timely reporting and compliance.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys structure, accuracy, and learning within a professional services environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Bookkeeping & Transaction Processing
  • Post daily financial transactions into accounting systems (Usawa, Xero, or similar)

  • Process sales invoices, purchase bills, expenses, and journals

  • Ensure proper narration, coding, and documentation for all entries

Bank & Account Reconciliations
  • Perform regular bank reconciliations

  • Reconcile cash, receivables, and payables accounts

  • Identify and escalate discrepancies promptly

Documentation & Record Management
  • Maintain organized digital and physical accounting records

  • Ensure completeness of source documents (invoices, receipts, bank statements)

  • Support preparation of audit-ready schedules

Reporting Support
  • Prepare draft trial balances and schedules

  • Support monthly management account preparation

  • Assist with month-end close activities

Compliance Support
  • Provide transaction schedules for VAT, PAYE, and WHT

  • Support the Accounting & Compliance Officer with data preparation

  • Ensure records align with statutory requirements

Process & Quality Control
  • Follow Pillarcraft Accounting’s standard operating procedures

  • Meet agreed timelines and turnaround times

  • Maintain confidentiality and data integrity always



RequirementsQualifications & Experience
  • OND / HND / BSc in Accounting, Finance, or related field

  • 1–3 years experience in bookkeeping or accounting support roles

  • Experience using accounting software (Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, Usawa, or similar) is an advantage

Skills & Competencies
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy

  • Basic understanding of accounting principles

  • Good Excel and spreadsheet skills

  • Ability to work with deadlines and routines

  • Willingness to learn and follow processes

Personal Attributes
  • Reliable and disciplined

  • Organized and methodical

  • Honest and discreet

  • Comfortable with repetitive but important tasks



Benefits
  • Competitive monthly salary

  • Structured learning and exposure to multiple clients

  • Training on modern cloud accounting tools

  • Clear career progression within the firm

  • Stable, professional work environment



  • Skills Required

    • OND/HND/BSc in Accounting, Finance, or related field
    • 1-3 years experience in bookkeeping or accounting support roles
    • Experience using accounting software (Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, Usawa, or similar)
    • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
    • Basic understanding of accounting principles
    • Good Excel and spreadsheet skills
    • Ability to work with deadlines and routines and meet turnaround times
    • Willingness to learn and follow standard operating procedures
    • Maintain confidentiality and data integrity
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    The Company
    13 Employees
    Year Founded: 2015

    What We Do

    Pillarcraft is a Nigerian accounting and tax advisory firm serving small and medium-sized businesses, NGOs, and industry leaders. It provides outsourced bookkeeping, accounting, payroll, monthly tax compliance, financial reporting, advisory, and virtual CFO support. Pillarcraft also delivers cloud-based business solutions through platforms such as Xero, Usawa, and Zoho, helping Nigerian organizations manage finances, meet compliance requirements, and grow more efficiently and sustainably.

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