Job Title: Finance/Account Officer
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports To: Head of Accounts
Job Summary
- We are seeking a detail-oriented and results-driven Account Officer to support the company’s accounting and financial operations.
- The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, processing financial transactions, performing reconciliations, monitoring receivables, supporting financial reporting, and ensuring compliance with applicable statutory and regulatory requirements.
- The ideal candidate should demonstrate strong analytical and numerical skills, attention to detail, integrity, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced financial services environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain accurate general ledger accounts and financial records.
- Process invoices, payments, and other financial transactions.
- Perform bank and account reconciliations.
- Prepare periodic financial and management reports.
- Monitor receivables and follow up on outstanding balances.
- Support budgeting and financial reporting activities.
- Assist with tax, pension, and other statutory compliance requirements.
- Ensure proper documentation and filing of financial records.
- Support internal and external audit processes.
- Ensure compliance with internal financial controls and company policies.
- Assist the Head of Accounts with other accounting and financial management activities as required.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
- ACA, ACCA, or ICAN certification is mandatory.
- 2–5 years’ relevant post-qualification experience.
- Experience in a microfinance institution, financial services company, or related sector will be an added advantage.
- Good understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, and statutory compliance.
- Strong Microsoft Excel and accounting software skills.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- High level of accuracy, integrity, confidentiality, and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and effectively within a team.
Application Closing Date
15th September, 2026.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their updated CV to: recruitment@manpawabusinesssupport.com using “Account Officer” as the subject of the email.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
To apply for this job email your details to recruitment@manpawabusinesssupport.com