Accounts Officer

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Lagos, NGA
In-Office
Entry level
HR Tech • Professional Services • Consulting
The Role
Supports accounting operations including accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash posting, financial reporting, account maintenance, inventory audit processes, and report automation. The role analyzes financial data, assists with budgeting and cost control, maintains accounting records, and collaborates with teams and clients while developing practical accounting and financial analysis skills.
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Company Description

As an Accounts Officer joining our firm, you will work in teams and directly with our clients. Joining us enables you to be challenged and invest in your professional development. In this role, you will work to help organizations in the private, public, and social sectors – solve their most difficult problems. You will also work with many experts and projects across various fields. 

You will have an opportunity to work with business leaders and advice about how to run their company. Acting as a third-party analyst you will examine information to provide management and operations recommendations to help an organization improve its performance.

Job Description

Position Summary:

As part of the team, the Accounts Officer will be responsible for Accounting tasks and projects as assigned.  This role is designed to give you hands-on exposure to a wide variety of analytical and specialized Accounting responsibilities including Accounts Receivable, Cash Posting, Accounts Payable, and Financial Reporting.

Core Responsibilities:

  • Automate current manual reports using internal software.
  • Assist with the preparation of monthly financial reporting.
  • Maintaining records, systems, and customer accounts, and generating reports for accounting. 
  • Support of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, and division audit of inventory process as needed. 

Expected Learnings:

  • Financial analysis and reporting
  • Data analysis and use of metrics
  • Inventory Management
  • Overhead budgeting 

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

  • A Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office with an emphasis on Excel (pivot tables, xlookup, sumif, etc.).
  • Coursework and/or understanding of IFRS, budgeting, balance sheets, cost control principles, and  Governement financial regulations.
  • Ability to analyze, summarize and interpret financial data.
  • Hardworking and enthusiastic personality

Job Competencies:

  • Critical Thinking & Decision Making: Ability to make logical and sound decisions and to know when to act independently and when to seek assistance.
  • Curiosity & Learning Orientation:  Actively identifying new areas for learning and applying newly gained knowledge/skill on the job.
  • Drive to Excel:  Driven to succeed and willing to go the extra mile.  Perseveres in the face of obstacles and challenges.
  • Interpersonal Skills & communication:  Ability to work collaboratively and partner well with others, express oneself verbally and in writing, and listen well.

Additional Information

The remuneration is competitive , along with other benefits.

The Deadline for submission is October 30, 2026. Interviews are on a rolling basis to this date. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Further assessments will be required. 

Skills Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, including pivot tables, XLOOKUP, and SUMIF
  • Coursework or understanding of IFRS, budgeting, balance sheets, cost control principles, and government financial regulations
  • Ability to analyze, summarize, and interpret financial data
  • Hardworking and enthusiastic personality
  • Critical thinking and sound decision-making skills
  • Ability to learn independently and apply newly gained knowledge
  • Strong interpersonal, verbal, written communication, and collaboration skills

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Year Founded: 2012

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