Account Officer at Portrec Resourcing

Portrec Resourcing is one of Nigria's top leading recruitment and HR consulting firm. A hub where recruiters meets their ideal talents to ensure somooth and healthy labour force. Portrec has helped organizations across various industries to recruit and hire skilled talents helping businesses and organizations thrive on all front.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Account Officer

Location: Agege, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Duties

• Record keeping: Maintain accurate records of payments, accounts payable and receivable, and other financial activity.
• Financial reporting: Prepare financial statements, budgets, and other reports.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations.
• Financial analysis: Analyze financial data and operations to help interpret the company’s financial position.
• Financial audits: Conduct financial audits to ensure accuracy.
• Budgeting: Create and analyze budgets.
• Tax management: Manage tax payments and ensure taxes are filed and remitted properly • Collaboration: Collaborate with other professionals to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal laws
• And other relevant duties or responsibilities which includes:
• Assist with the preparation and analysis of financial statements, reports, and budgets.
• Maintain accurate and organized financial records, including journal entries, ledgers, and accounts receivable/payable.
• Reconcile financial transactions, accounts, and discrepancies to ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes, including reconciliations, adjustments, and accruals.
• Prepare and process invoices, payments, expense reports, and other financial transactions.
• Assist with payroll processing, including data entry, calculations, and reconciliations
• Monitor and track financial transactions, expenses, and budgets to ensure compliance with regulations and company policies.
• Collaborate with other departments, such as purchasing, sales, and operations, to coordinate financial activities and support business operations.
• Provide support and assistance to auditors, tax professionals, and regulatory agencies during audits and examinations.
• Stay updated on accounting standards, regulations, and best practices to ensure compliance and accuracy in financial reporting.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• Proven experience in accounting, finance, or a related role with 1– 2 years’ of experience.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, procedures, and regulations.
• Proficiency in accounting software, such as QuickBooks, SAP, or Oracle.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. 
•  Attention to detail and accuracy in work. 
• Organizational and time management skills.
• Communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Integrity and professionalism in handling confidential financial information.
• Adaptability and willingness to learn and grow in the role.

Skills required: 

• Accounting principles, financial analysis, financial reporting, accounting software, attention to detail, problem-solving, communication, organizational skills, integrity, adaptability.

Salary
N120,000 monthly.

Application Closing Date
19th May, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CVs in PDF to: ukamaka.ibilibor@portrec.ng using the job title as the subject of the mail.

Note: Only Applicants living in proximity to Agege (Ogba, Ikeja, Berger, Egbeda, Iyana-Ipaja, Fagba) will be considered.