Account Officer

About this role

Vidapharmacy in Benin City, Edo State is hiring for an Account Officer on a full-time basis. The role supports daily financial operations, ensures accurate recording of transactions, proper documentation, timely reconciliations, and adherence to accounting procedures and company policies. The position involves managing ledgers and schedules, performing reconciliations, and maintaining financial records for various revenue centres. The employer operates as a wholesale dealer in Vidapharmacy's business activities. The advert notes preferred professional accounting certifications and relevant experience."

What you would do

• Maintain up-to-date ledgers and accounting schedules.
• Assist with monthly bank reconciliations.
• Reconcile cash, bank transfers, POS, and other payment channels against records.
• Support recording and reconciliation of revenue from hospital services, diagnostics, pharmacy, and other centres.
• Ensure transactions have appropriate approvals and source documents.
• Identify and follow up on outstanding or unresolved reconciling items.
• Maintain documentation of receipts, invoices, vouchers and other records.
• Reconcile ledger balances, supplier and customer accounts, and other schedules.
• Record daily financial transactions in the accounting system accurately.
• File and organise financial documents for audit and reference.

What they are asking for

• Professional accounting certification or evidence of progress (ICAN or ACCA) is an advantage.
• Bachelor’s degree or HND in Accounting, Finance or related field with 3 years’ experience.
• Good knowledge of accounting principles and bookkeeping procedures.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong knowledge of Excel.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.

Listing details are summarised from the source. Always confirm the role and the employer on the original posting before applying, and never pay to apply for a job.