Account Officer at Ascentech Services Limited

Ascentech Services Limited is a Human Resource Solution Provider established in 2013 with its head office in Lagos, Nigeria. The company is dedicated to building strong partnerships with clients by providing flexible and reliable HR services that meet the changing needs of their businesses.

Job Details

Job Title: Account Officer – Manufacturing
Location: Ilupeju, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-Time
Department: Accounts and Finance
Reports To: Finance Controller

Role Overview

The Account Officer will handle daily financial operations, ensure accurate recordkeeping, and support financial reporting processes. The role also involves managing payables and receivables, ensuring compliance with tax regulations, and assisting with audits and inventory reconciliation.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Accounting and Reporting

• Record all financial transactions, including sales, purchases, payments, and receipts, using the ERP system.
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations.
• Assist in preparing weekly, monthly, and yearly management reports.
• Support inter-company reconciliations.

Payables and Receivables Management

• Verify supplier invoices and payment vouchers.
• Process approvals from authorized signatories.
• Prepare bank instructions and weekly debtors’ reports.
• Maintain vendor payable summaries and follow up on documentation for timely purchases.

Compliance and Audit Support

• Prepare and remit VAT, WHT, PAYE, and Pension schedules promptly.
• Maintain proper financial records for audit purposes.
• Support external auditors with required documentation.

Inventory Management

• Conduct monthly physical stock counts and reconcile records with production and warehouse teams.

ERP and Process Improvement

• Assist with system reconciliations between Tally and eResource ERP during the migration process.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 4–5 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and Nigerian tax regulations (VAT, WHT, CIT, etc.).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (Tally or eResource ERP).
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work efficiently under deadlines and coordinate across departments.

Salary

₦200,000 – ₦250,000 per month.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV using the job title as the subject of the email.

Application Closing Date: 7th November, 2025.