Personal Assistant to the COO (Accountant)

About this role

Role: Personal Assistant to the Chief Operating Officer (Accountant) in Lagos, full-time. The successful candidate will provide high level administrative, financial and analytical support to the COO, drawing on an accounting background to review financial information, track expenditure and coordinate day-to-day executive activities within a group operating in the oil and gas and hospitality sectors.

What you would do

• Provide administrative support to the COO
• Prepare and review financial reports, expense schedules and reconciliations
• Monitor budgets, expenditure, payment requests and financial commitments
• Assist with financial analysis and preparation of management reports
• Coordinate the COO’s meetings, appointments and follow-up actions
• Liaise with the Finance/Accounts department and other units on behalf of the COO

What they are asking for

• Bachelor’s Degree or HND in Accounting, Finance or related discipline
• 3–5 years’ relevant experience in accounting, finance or executive support or a similar role
• Professional accounting qualification or progress towards ICAN/ACCA (advantage)
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications
• Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and confidentiality
• Excellent written and verbal communication and ability to work under pressure; willingness to travel

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