Account Officer

About the role

The Account Officer will support the finance team by managing vendor invoices, reconciling accounts, and ensuring accurate financial records. This position reports to the Chief Financial Officer and plays a key role in maintaining the integrity of the company’s accounting processes.

Key responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices, code transactions, and cross‑check them against payment records and supporting documentation.
• Reconcile vendor statements, bank statements, and inter‑company balances on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
• Track accounts payable and receivable balances, flag irregularities, and prepare reconciliation reports for management review.
• Liaise with vendors, customers, and internal departments to resolve discrepancies and ensure timely resolution of variances.
• Maintain audit‑ready documentation for all reconciliations and support internal and external audit activities.
• Identify trends, propose process improvements, and escalate significant unresolved issues to the CFO.

Required profile

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in accounting or finance.
• At least an HND in a related field.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills for liaising with vendors and internal teams.