Accounts Officer

About this role

The role is for an Accounts Officer based in Lagos. The position involves handling various accounting tasks and projects, with exposure to accounts receivable, cash posting, accounts payable, and financial reporting. The employer, Myrtle Management Consultants, partners with clients to deliver operational improvements and provides services across industries, emphasising performance and client-focused solutions. The role includes automating manual reports, assisting with monthly financial reporting, maintaining records and customer accounts, and supporting accounts payable/receivable and inventory audits. It offers hands-on experience with financial analysis, data analysis, inventory management, and overhead budgeting, within a company that values diligence and continuous learning.

What you would do

• Automate current manual reports using internal software.
• Assist with the preparation of monthly financial reporting.
• Maintain records, systems, and customer accounts and generate accounting reports.
• Support Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable activities and participate in inventory process audits.
• Perform tasks related to financial analysis and reporting as assigned.

What they are asking for

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel (pivot tables, XLOOKUP, SUMIF).
• Understanding of IFRS, budgeting, balance sheets, cost control principles, and government financial regulations.
• Ability to analyse, summarise and interpret financial data.
• Hardworking and enthusiastic personality.

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