Account Officer - Lagos
1 day ago

Job description
Job Location: Mushin, Lagos
Account Officer
The Account Officer will be responsible for supporting the financial management of research and project accounts by ensuring accurate invoicing, expense tracking, reporting, and reconciliation. The role requires close collaboration with Project Administrators and the Research Accounting Manager to ensure compliance with organizational financial policies and timely financial reporting.
Job Details
- Prepare, review, and process accurate invoices in line with approved budgets, contracts, and project expenses.
- Track incoming payments, follow up on outstanding invoices, resolve discrepancies, and process refunds where applicable.
- Prepare and submit monthly project financial reports and support basic financial analysis as required.
- Monitor and record project and organisational expenses to ensure alignment with approved budgets.
- Manage the retirement and reconciliation of project advances, ensuring complete and accurate documentation.
- Liaise regularly with Project Administrators and respond promptly to finance-related queries.
- Ensure all financial activities comply with organisational policies, donor requirements, and audit standards.
- Carry out other finance-related tasks as assigned by the Research Accounting Manager.
Skills / Qualifications
- Minimum of Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- 2 – 3 years previous experience in accounting, project finance, or research accounting is an added advantage
- ACCA or ICAN Certification is an added advantage
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Good knowledge of basic accounting principles
- Ability to prepare financial reports
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders
Job Type: Full-time
Experience:
- Account Officer: 2 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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