Office Accountant

Office Accountant

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Location: Victoria Island, Lagos

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Overview

• We are looking for a detail-oriented and trustworthy Office Accountant to join our team.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, managing day-to-day banking activities, processing payments, reconciling accounts, and ensuring that all company transactions are properly documented and approved.

Key Responsibilities

• Record all company receipts and payments accurately and promptly.

• Maintain cash books, ledgers and supporting financial documents.

• Monitor daily balances across all company bank accounts.

• Prepare and perform monthly bank reconciliations.

• Prepare payment instructions and verify beneficiary details.

• Liaise with banks regarding statements, transactions, charges and errors.

• Process payments only with the required approvals and supporting documents.

• Verify vendor invoices against goods or services delivered.

• Maintain payment registers and schedules to prevent duplicate payments.

• Apply and prepare schedules for relevant VAT and Withholding Tax deductions.

• Manage petty cash and office imprest, including reconciliations and retirement of advances.

• Maintain accurate accounts payable and receivable records.

• Prepare monthly trial balances and ensure there are no unexplained balances.

• Reconcile payroll payments and statutory remittances, including PAYE, Pension, NSITF and ITF.

• Prepare a concise monthly finance report covering cash position, expenditure and outstanding payables.

• Support budgeting, audits, tax filings and other routine finance activities.

• Job Requirements

• First Degree in Accounting, Finance, Banking or a related field.

• Progress towards ICAN, ACCA or CITN is an advantage.

• 2 - 4 years of relevant experience, preferably gained in a bank or another regulated financial institution.

• Experience in operations, reconciliations, treasury operations or finance is preferred.

• Sound knowledge of double-entry bookkeeping and bank reconciliation.

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

• Experience using accounting software such as QuickBooks, Sage or Zoho Books.

• Highly detail-oriented and able to identify discrepancies in figures, dates, signatures and supporting documents.

• Takes ownership of ensuring financial records are complete and accurate.

• Demonstrates a high level of honesty and financial integrity.

• Must be willing to undergo background, reference and credit checks.

• Understands when to process a transaction, when to question it and when to escalate an issue.

• Able to apply financial controls without unnecessarily delaying legitimate transactions.

• Firm, professional and courteous.

• Able to challenge or decline an improper request while maintaining positive working relationships.

• Understands the confidential nature of company finances, employee salaries and other sensitive financial information.

• Maintains strict confidentiality at all times.

Application Closing Date

Not Specified.