Audit / Account Assistant at Global Recruit Desk

Global Recruit Desk is a recruitment and staffing agency helping businesses hire skilled and reliable remote and in-house professionals across Nigeria and Africa. We connect qualified talent with companies that need Virtual Assistants, Content Assistants, Customer Support staff, Editors, Bookkeepers, and Administrative professionals. Our focus is to match capable people with the right opportunities in a professional and transparent way.

Job Details

Job Title: Audit / Account Assistant
Location: Lagos
Work Type: In-house role

Role Overview

The Audit / Account Assistant will support the internal audit team by reviewing financial documents, checking compliance, verifying entries, and assisting with basic audit tasks. The role requires accuracy, honesty, good record keeping, and strong analytical skills. You will also support practical audit activities and work closely with the Executive Operations Assistant to ensure smooth workflow.

Key Responsibilities

• Review financial documents for accuracy
• Assist with internal audit checks
• Verify receipts, invoices, entries, and files
• Identify discrepancies and report findings
• Carry out basic compliance checks
• Prepare audit working papers
• Assist with simple reconciliations
• Maintain organised audit files and documentation
• Support audit training tasks when required
• Work with the Executive Operations Assistant to complete audit tasks

Qualifications and Skills

• OND, HND, or BSc in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Good understanding of auditing and bookkeeping
• Strong attention to detail
• Good documentation and reporting ability
• Proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Must work on-site
• Ability to prepare basic financial statements
• Ability to assist with bank reconciliation
• Ability to review petty cash and expense reports
• Knowledge of company policy compliance
• Ability to use at least one accounting software or willingness to learn
Examples include:
QuickBooks, Sage, Xero, Zoho Books, Wave

Salary

N180,000 per month

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV using Application – Audit / Account Assistant as the email subject.

• Applicants who live around CMD Road, Ikosi, Ketu, Magodo, or nearby areas in Lagos are preferred.
• Applicants must be able to speak and write English fluently.
• Only apply if you have strong communication skills.
• Successful candidates must be ready for immediate resumption.