Account Officer

Responsibilities:

Maintain accurate records of all financial transactions. Record sales, purchases, expenses, receipts, and payments. Prepare and maintain ledgers, journals, cashbooks, and supporting documents. Reconcile bank accounts and other financial records regularly. Record revenue from sales, subscriptions, printing services, and other publishing activities. Monitor sales invoices and customer payments. Follow up on outstanding customer balances. Reconcile sales reports with cash, bank, and transfer receipts. Maintain records of authors’ book sales. Calculate royalties based on individual author/publisher agreements. Prepare royalty statements and payment schedules. Reconcile royalty advances and outstanding obligations. Process invoices from printers, suppliers, distributors, freelancers, and service providers. Verify invoices against purchase orders and delivery documents. Prepare payment vouchers and ensure proper authorization before payment. Issue invoices to customers, distributors, schools, bookstores, and corporate clients. Maintain customer accounts and monitor outstanding debts. Prepare receivables ageing reports. Ensure proper documentation and authorization of financial transactions. Help prevent errors, fraud, duplicate payments, and unauthorized expenditure. Maintain proper filing andis an advantage audit trails for financial documents. Prepare schedules and supporting documents for internal and external auditors. Respond to audit queries and provide required accounting records. Assist in implementing recommendations arising from audits.

Requirements:

HND in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline. Professional accounting qualification or relevant professional training is an advantage. Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and accounting software. 2–3 years’ relevant experience in accounting, finance or a related role.

Experience in a publishing, manufacturing, trading or other commercial organisation is an advantage.

Skills and Competencies:

Good knowledge of accounting principles and financial procedures.

Strong numerical and analytical skills.

Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.

Ability to maintain accurate and confidential financial records.

Good reconciliation and problem-solving skills.

Strong organisational and time-management skills.

Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Integrity, accountability and a high level of professionalism.

Ability to meet deadlines and work effectively under pressure.