Accounts Officer

Responsibilities:

Process and record customer receipts, vendor payments, staff reimbursements, and other financial transactions accurately and promptly.   Prepare customer invoices, monitor outstanding receivables, and follow up on payments when due.  Compute, verify, and process weekly payouts to riders, drivers, and other business partners within the approved timeline.  Review invoices, payment requests, and supporting documents, and investigate unusual charges, pricing errors, or discrepancies.  Manage petty cash disbursements, maintain proper supporting records, and reconcile the petty cash balance regularly.  Maintain accurate accounts payable and receivable records and ensure credits are correctly applied to customer and vendor accounts.  Perform bank, ledger, vendor, and partner payout reconciliations and promptly resolve identified discrepancies.  Support month-end closing by preparing schedules, reconciling balances, and confirming the accuracy and completeness of financial records.  Prepare schedules for tax payments and statutory remittances and liaise with relevant authorities, including LIRS and FIRS, when required.  Maintain updated vendor files, inventory records, and the company’s fixed asset register, and provide supporting documents for audits.  Prepare and submit daily, weekly, and monthly reports on payments, receivables, partner payouts, cash, reconciliations, and outstanding financial matters.   

Requirements:

An HND in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or related fields.   At least 3 years of relevant experience in accounting, finance, or a similar role.  Practical experience in accounts payable and receivable, invoicing, reconciliations, petty cash, and financial reporting.  Experience computing high-volume payments or payouts to riders, drivers, vendors, or other business partners is an advantage.  Good knowledge of Nigerian taxation, statutory remittances, financial regulations, and basic accounting principles.  Experience using accounting software, enterprise resource planning systems, or other financial platforms.  Strong numerical, analytical, reconciliation, and problem-solving skills.  Excellent attention to detail and the ability to meet strict payment and report deadlines.  Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.  Good written and verbal communication skills.  Ability to handle sensitive financial information with integrity, discretion, and confidentiality.  A dependable, accountable, organized, and results-driven approach to work.