Job Title: Accounts Officer
Company: Nizoma Global
Location: Illupeju, Lagos and Lenuwa, Ogun State
Employment Type: One-Year Contract (with potential transition to permanent employment)
Salary: Up to N350,000 gross monthly, depending on experience and suitability
Nizoma Global is a human resources and business advisory firm based in Lagos, Nigeria. The company partners with leading organisations to unlock their human potential through strategic recruitment, professional training and advisory services.
With expertise in the African market, Nizoma Global provides tailored solutions that align with clients’ business objectives, strengthen organisational capabilities and support sustainable business growth.
Job Summary
Nizoma Global is seeking detail-oriented and experienced Accounts Officers to support its clients’ financial operations. The successful candidates will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, processing transactions, reconciling accounts, monitoring payables and receivables, and supporting the preparation of financial reports.
Ideal candidates should have a good understanding of accounting principles, strong numerical and analytical skills, and the ability to work accurately within established financial procedures and controls.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records, including general ledgers, journals and supporting documentation.
- Process invoices, payments, receipts and other financial transactions, ensuring accuracy and proper authorisation.
- Manage accounts payable and receivable, including monitoring outstanding balances and following up on overdue payments.
- Perform regular bank, cash and account reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies promptly.
- Assist in preparing monthly financial reports, management accounts and other financial statements.
- Monitor daily financial transactions and ensure proper classification and posting of expenses and income.
- Support the preparation and monitoring of budgets, cash flow records and expenditure reports.
- Ensure proper filing, documentation and maintenance of financial records for audit and compliance purposes.
- Assist with tax computations, statutory deductions and other regulatory financial obligations.
- Support internal and external audit processes by providing relevant financial records and documentation.
- Monitor expenses and ensure compliance with approved budgets, financial policies and internal control procedures.
- Perform other accounting and finance-related duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree or HND in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
- Four to five years of relevant accounting experience.
- Good knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting and account reconciliation.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software or ERP systems.
- Experience handling accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations and financial documentation.
- Good numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong attention to detail, accuracy and organisational skills.
- Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
- Professional integrity, accountability and a high level of confidentiality.
- ICAN, ACCA or another relevant professional certification will be an added advantage.
Employment Terms
The positions will commence on a one-year contract basis, with the possibility of transitioning to the company’s permanent payroll upon successful completion of the contract. This transition will be subject to satisfactory performance and the company’s requirements.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their updated CV to [email protected] using Accounts Officer as the subject of the email.
Candidates based in Lagos who are available for an interview this week are encouraged to indicate their availability in their application emails.
Application Closing Date
16th November, 2026.