Job Title: Account Officer
Department: Finance/Account
Reports To: Head, Finance/Accounts
Location: Lekki Phase 1
Employment Type: Full-Time
Work Mode- Onsite (Monday–Friday)

Job Summary:

The Account Officer will support the finance and accounting operations of the holding company and its subsidiaries. The role involves maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring regulatory compliance, managing inter-company transactions, and supporting consolidated reporting. The ideal candidate must have strong analytical skills, a good understanding of financial services operations, and the ability to work effectively across multiple subsidiaries.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records in compliance with regulatory and internal policies.
• Reconcile bank statements, subsidiary ledgers, and inter-company accounts.
• Monitor and record day-to-day financial transactions across the holding company and its subsidiaries.
• Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts for the group.
• Support statutory audits, tax filings, and liaise with external auditors and tax consultants.
• Ensure proper documentation and classification of all accounting transactions.
• Monitor cash flow and assist in treasury management for the holding company.
• Collaborate with finance teams in the subsidiaries to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Support compliance with financial regulations applicable to investment banking, asset management, and micro-lending sectors.

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• Professional certification (or in view) such as ACA, ACCA,  is an advantage.
• 2–4 years of experience in accounting or finance, preferably in a financial services environment.
• Knowledge of accounting principles, IFRS, and financial regulations in Nigeria.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Sage, Zoho, or ERP systems).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines under pressure.

Personal Attributes:

• Integrity and professionalism.
• Strong sense of accountability and ownership.
• Organized and methodical in approach.
• Team-oriented with a proactive mindset.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a dynamic financial services group.

     NB – Females are strongly encouraged to apply.