The Senior Account Officer will support the finance and treasury functions of Lagos Free Zone by ensuring accurate accounting records, bank reconciliations, payment processing, statutory compliance, intercompany reconciliations, and effective banking operations. The role supports month-end and year-end closures, fixed asset accounting, overtime verification, and internal and external audits, while upholding strong internal controls and maker–checker discipline. At the senior level, the role will also review the work of Account Officers and act as first-level reviewer before escalation to the Sr. Manager – Finance & Accounts.
Location: Ibeju-Lekki
Role: Permanent
Experience: 4 Years
Salary: Industry Standard
Education:
BSc
Skills:
Adherence to Values and Culture: Commitment to upholding the values and culture of Tolaram in all business activities and interactions. 2. Technology: Hands-on experience with ERP systems
internet banking platforms and strong Microsoft Excel skills. 3. Accounting Knowledge: Sound understanding of double-entry accounting
IFRS
and Nigerian statutory requirements such as PAYE
pension and withholding tax. 4. Reconciliation & Treasury Operations: Proficiency in bank and intercompany reconciliations
multi-currency transactions and payment processing. 5. Communication: Clear written and verbal communication for effective engagement with banks
vendors
auditors and internal teams. 6. Integrity & Confidentiality: High ethical standards in handling payments
payroll and other sensitive financial information. 7. Execution Discipline: Proven ability to complete reconciliations
closures and statutory remittances consistently
accurately and on time. 8. Collaboration: A team player who can work collaboratively with cross-functional teams. 9. Analytical Thinking: Ability to investigate reconciling items and variances and explain movements and issues clearly. 10. Process Improvement Orientation: Continuous focus on simplifying
standardizing
and improving finance processes. 11. Attention to Detail: High standards of accuracy
documentation
and financial integrity. 12. Adaptability: Comfort working in a growing
project-driven infrastructure environment with evolving requirements. 13. Deadline Management: Ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced
operational environment.