Account Officer

• Process vendor invoices and code transactions in line with company policies.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies in a timely and professional manner.
• Cross-check invoices with payment records and supporting documentation to ensure accuracy.
• Track accounts payable and receivable balances and flag irregularities to the CFO.
• Process vendor invoices and code transactions in line with company policies.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies in a timely and professional manner.
• Cross-check invoices with payment records and supporting documentation to ensure accuracy.
• Track accounts payable and receivable balances and flag irregularities to the CFO.
• Reconcile daily, weekly, and monthly bank statements against company records to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Perform periodic reconciliations of vendor and customer accounts to ensure that invoices, credit notes, and payments are accurately captured.
• Liaise with vendors, customers, and relevant internal departments to resolve reconciliation issues.
• Maintain up-to-date records of reconciliations for audit and reporting purposes.
• Reconcile intercompany balances and ensure that all transactions are recorded accurately in both entities’ books.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts to supporting schedules and identify any irregularities.
• Ensure adjustments are posted correctly after approval.
• Maintain proper documentation for all reconciliations performed, ensuring they are audit-ready at all times.
• Prepare reconciliation reports and summaries for management review periodically.
• Highlight trends, issues, or recurring discrepancies and propose process improvements.
• Ensure reconciliations are carried out in line with the organization’s financial policies and procedures.
• Support external and internal audit activities by providing relevant reconciliation reports and documentation.
• Escalate significant unresolved variances to the Chief Financial Officer promptly.
• Identify, investigate, and resolve variances or discrepancies promptly.
• Monitor unposted or outstanding transactions and ensure timely follow-up.
• Any other duty as may be assigned by your line manager.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 3 years of experience
• A minimum of an HND in a related field