Finance Officer

Job Summary

• The Accounts Officer will be responsible for maintaining accurate accounting records, processing financial transactions, monitoring project costs, reconciling accounts, and preparing financial reports to support effective financial management and business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records, ledgers, receipts, invoices, and payment vouchers.
• Record daily income, expenditure, and other financial transactions.
• Prepare and process approved payments to suppliers, contractors, and service providers.
• Monitor construction project expenses and compare actual costs against approved budgets.
• Prepare bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Monitor accounts payable, accounts receivable, customer payments, and outstanding debts.
• Track payments received from property sales, rental income, and customer instalments.
• Assist in preparing monthly financial reports, cash-flow statements, and budget reports.
• Verify invoices, purchase orders, delivery notes, and supporting payment documents.
• Support payroll processing, tax documentation, audit preparation, and statutory compliance.
• Maintain proper filing and documentation of all financial transactions.
• Ensure compliance with company financial policies and internal control procedures.
• Perform other finance and accounting duties as assigned by management.

Requirements and Qualifications

• B.Sc. or HND in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 2–3 years of relevant accounting experience; experience in real estate or construction is an advantage.
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles, bookkeeping, and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software such as QuickBooks, Sage, or similar applications.
• Good understanding of bank reconciliation, budgeting, cash-flow management, and expenditure control.
• Excellent numerical, analytical, and organizational skills.
• High level of integrity, accuracy, confidentiality, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and collaborate effectively with other departments.
• Professional accounting qualifications, such as ICAN or ACCA, are an added advantage.

Key Competencies

• Financial record keeping and reporting
• Project cost monitoring and control
• Budget preparation and cash-flow monitoring
• Invoice verification and payment processing
• Problem-solving and attention to detail
• Honesty, accountability, and professionalism