Account Officer at PWAN Stars

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Account Officer with a pure accounting background to join our expanding finance team. The ideal candidate will manage and maintain the company's accounting records, ensure compliance with statutory requirements, produce accurate financial statements, and support budgeting, forecasts, and internal control processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain the general ledger, ensuring that all financial transactions are recorded accurately and timely
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS / Nigeria GAAP
• Reconcile accounts payable & receivable, bank statements, and intercompany accounts
• Process payroll, statutory remittances (e.g. PAYE, WHT, VAT, pension, NHF)
• Assist in budget preparation, variance analysis, and forecasting
• Perform cost accounting and inventory reconciliation (if applicable)
• Support external and internal audits, prepare audit schedules
• Monitor and enforce internal controls to safeguard company assets
• Prepare management reports, financial summaries, and analyses for decision-making

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
• Pure accounting background — previous roles must have been strictly accounting / finance (not primarily HR, operations, or sales roles)
• 2 - 5 years of accounting experience in a reputable organization
• Strong knowledge of Nigerian tax laws and accounting standards (IFRS, Nigeria GAAP)
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage, SAP, Oracle) and advanced Excel skills
• Completion of NYSC

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certification (ICAN, ACA, ACCA, CPA) completed or in progress

Key Skills & Attributes

• Excellent analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail, integrity, and confidentiality
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines