Finance and Account Officer

Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate financial records by processing daily transactions, journal entries, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bank reconciliations.
• Process invoices, expense claims, receipts, and client billings while ensuring compliance with company policies.
• Monitor office expenses, company loans, investments, and financial commitments.
• Perform regular reconciliation of bank accounts, ledgers, and financial records to ensure data accuracy.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, cash flow reports, and Monthly Performance Reports (MPR).
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities, including journal entries and financial statement preparation.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis to support business planning and commercial bids.
• Ensure compliance with statutory obligations, including PAYE, VAT, WHT, CIT, and other regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate audit activities and maintain organized financial documentation for internal and external audits.
• Support payroll administration, statutory remittances, and regulatory reporting.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with vendors, suppliers, and other key stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, financial policies, and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Perform other finance and accounting duties as assigned by Management.

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‎Requirements:

• ‎Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5–7 years' experience in finance and accounting roles.
• Experience within a laboratory, healthcare, professional services, or related industry is an added advantage.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks is mandatory.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Solid understanding of financial reporting, budgeting, tax compliance, payroll administration, and statutory remittances.
• Strong knowledge of Nigerian tax regulations, accounting principles, and financial reporting standards.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Professional certification such as ICAN or ACCA is an added advantage but not mandatory.

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