Account Officer

About this role

LawPavilion Business Solutions is seeking an Account Officer to support its finance team in Lagos. The role covers daily accounting tasks such as bookkeeping, reconciliations, invoicing, and compliance support, reporting to the Head of Accounts. It is suitable for someone with up to four years of accounting experience or a strong graduate with relevant internship work, and who wants to grow within a structured finance environment at a growing legal tech business.

What you would do

• Maintain books of accounts including journal entries and ledgers
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable activities
• Perform regular bank and ledger reconciliations
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing
• Support preparation of financial statements and management reports
• Assist with statutory compliance filings and audit documentation
• Track and process employee expense reimbursements and payroll-related entries
• Maintain proper filing and documentation for compliance and audit readiness
• Assist with vendor and client account reconciliations
• Flag discrepancies or process gaps to the Head of Accounts

What they are asking for

• Bachelor's degree or Higher National Diploma in Accounting or Finance
• One to four years of experience in accounting, bookkeeping or similar finance support role; fresh graduates with strong accounting background may be considered
• Comfort with large volumes of transactional work
• Solid understanding of double-entry bookkeeping, reconciliations and accounting principles
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets
• Working knowledge of accounting software such as QuickBooks or Sage 50
• Based in Lagos or its environs

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