Accounts Assistant

About the role

As the business grows, accurate financial records matter for management reporting, audits and relationships with banks and partners. The Accounts Assistant keeps the books accurate, complete and backed by the right documents, working closely with the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and supporting the finance function day to day. Transactions and schedules are prepared and recorded by the assistant and reviewed and approved by the CFO.

Key responsibilities

• Record receipts, payments, purchases and sales in the accounting system, each with its supporting document.
• Check supplier invoices against purchase orders and delivery documents and prepare payment schedules for CFO approval.
• Prepare customer invoices for approval and keep customer balances up to date.
• Reconcile bank accounts every week and explain any differences.
• Check expense claims for receipts and completeness before they go to the CFO.
• Prepare monthly schedules, including VAT and withholding tax schedules, for CFO review.
• Keep finance files organised in Zoho WorkDrive and help gather documents for audits.

Required profile

• HND or Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 1 to 3 years' experience in bookkeeping or accounts.
• Solid knowledge of double-entry bookkeeping, accounts payable and receivable and bank reconciliation.
• Accurate data entry, attention to detail, integrity and discretion with confidential information.
• Preferred: experience with Zoho Books, QuickBooks or Xero; ICAN, ACCA (in progress) or AAT; experience in trading, agribusiness or import/export, including multi-currency transactions; basic knowledge of Nigerian VAT and WHT.

Required skills

• Advanced Excel, including SUMIFS, XLOOKUP or VLOOKUP and pivot tables.
• Practical test for shortlisted candidates covers Excel, bank reconciliation and spotting errors in sample entries.

To apply, send your resume and a short cover letter by email with the subject line "Accounts Assistant"; the closing date is 16 November 2026.