Job Title: Account Officer
Department: Finance/Account
Reports To: Head, Finance/Accounts
Location: Lekki Phase 1
Employment Type: Full-Time
Work Mode- Onsite (Monday–Friday)
Job Summary:
The Account Officer will support the finance and accounting operations of the holding company and its subsidiaries. The role involves maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring regulatory compliance, managing inter-company transactions, and supporting consolidated reporting. The ideal candidate must have strong analytical skills, a good understanding of financial services operations, and the ability to work effectively across multiple subsidiaries.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records in compliance with regulatory and internal policies.
- Reconcile bank statements, subsidiary ledgers, and inter-company accounts.
- Monitor and record day-to-day financial transactions across the holding company and its subsidiaries.
- Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts for the group.
- Support statutory audits, tax filings, and liaise with external auditors and tax consultants.
- Ensure proper documentation and classification of all accounting transactions.
- Monitor cash flow and assist in treasury management for the holding company.
- Collaborate with finance teams in the subsidiaries to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
- Support compliance with financial regulations applicable to investment banking, asset management, and micro-lending sectors.
Key Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
- Professional certification (or in view) such as ACA, ACCA, is an advantage.
- 2–4 years of experience in accounting or finance, preferably in a financial services environment.
- Knowledge of accounting principles, IFRS, and financial regulations in Nigeria.
- Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Sage, Zoho, or ERP systems).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines under pressure.
Personal Attributes:
- Integrity and professionalism.
- Strong sense of accountability and ownership.
- Organized and methodical in approach.
- Team-oriented with a proactive mindset.
- Willingness to learn and adapt in a dynamic financial services group.
NB – Females are strongly encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to apply by following the instructions below –
Step 1 – Click on this link and fill out the form - https://forms.gle/Rbv69Bo9US9pGVqr6
Step 2 - Send your most updated CV and application to careers@pathway.ng using the job title as the subject of the mail.
Job Type: Full-time