About this role
A real estate company is recruiting for an Account Officer to join its Lagos team. The role focuses on managing the estate's financial records, service charge administration, reconciliations, vendor payments and financial reporting. The ideal candidate has experience in estate or real estate accounting and will support budgeting and internal controls. The position is full-time and based at Chevy View Estate, Chevron, Lagos.
What you would do
- Maintain accurate accounting records and supporting documentation
- Record daily financial transactions and prepare journal entries
- Monitor and reconcile service charge collections and residents’ accounts
- Follow up on outstanding service charges and prepare ageing reports
- Perform bank and cash reconciliations
- Process vendor invoices and prepare payment schedules
- Monitor accounts receivable and payable balances
- Assist in budget preparation and expenditure tracking
- Prepare routine financial reports for management review
- Ensure compliance with accounting procedures and internal controls
What they are asking for
- Bachelor’s Degree or HND in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
- 1–3 years of relevant accounting experience in estate, property management, or real estate organization
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software
- Good understanding of service charge administration and reconciliation processes
- Strong analytical, organisational, and communication skills
- High level of accuracy, integrity, and attention to detail
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