Account Officer

About the role

We are seeking an Account Officer to manage vendor and customer invoicing, tax compliance, and financial reporting for Nigeria Distilleries Limited. The role supports accurate financial records and contributes to informed management decisions.

Key responsibilities

• Process and manage vendor invoices and payments accurately and on time to maintain good vendor relationships and avoid late payment penalties.
• Track and manage customer invoices and payments to ensure consistent cash flow and reduce the risk of bad debt.
• Calculate and prepare tax schedules in compliance with relevant tax laws and regulations to ensure timely submissions and avoid penalties.
• Prepare and analyse production and sales reports to identify trends and variances for informed management decision‑making.
• Maintain and update the asset schedule to ensure accurate asset management and proper documentation of transactions.
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date financial records to support month‑end and year‑end closing processes and ensure data integrity.
• Monitor and reconcile inventory records to ensure accurate stock levels and support efficient production planning and cost control.
• Reclassify monthly cost centre expenses to ensure accurate financial reporting and proper allocation of costs.
• Collate monthly departmental expenses to benchmark against the budget, ensuring financial targets are met and identifying variances for corrective action.
• Prepare and submit regular financial reports to the Financial Controller to provide necessary insights for strategic planning and decision‑making.

Required profile

• Minimum BSc or HND in Accounting.
• 1–3 years of relevant accounting experience.