Accounts Officer
Position Summary:
As part of the team, the Accounts Officer will be responsible for Accounting tasks and projects as assigned. This role is designed to give you hands-on exposure to a wide variety of analytical and specialized Accounting responsibilities including Accounts Receivable, Cash Posting, Accounts Payable, and Financial Reporting.
Core Responsibilities:
- Automate current manual reports using internal software.
- Assist with the preparation of monthly financial reporting.
- Maintaining records, systems, and customer accounts, and generating reports for accounting.
- Support of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, and division audit of inventory process as needed.
Expected Learnings:
- Financial analysis and reporting
- Data analysis and use of metrics
- Inventory Management
- Overhead budgeting
Qualifications
Job Requirements:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office with an emphasis on Excel (pivot tables, xlookup, sumif, etc.).
- Coursework and/or understanding of IFRS, budgeting, balance sheets, cost control principles, and Governement financial regulations.
- Ability to analyze, summarize and interpret financial data.
- Hardworking and enthusiastic personality
Job Competencies:
- Critical Thinking & Decision Making: Ability to make logical and sound decisions and to know when to act independently and when to seek assistance.
- Curiosity & Learning Orientation: Actively identifying new areas for learning and applying newly gained knowledge/skill on the job.
- Drive to Excel: Driven to succeed and willing to go the extra mile. Perseveres in the face of obstacles and challenges.
- Interpersonal Skills & communication: Ability to work collaboratively and partner well with others, express oneself verbally and in writing, and listen well.
Additional Information
The remuneration is competitive along with other benefits.
The Deadline for submission is February 16, 2026. Interviews are on a rolling basis to this date. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Further assessments will be required.
Please be advised that the role is located in Benin City, and consideration will be given only to candidates who are resident in Benin City