Ascentech Services Limited, a leading professional services firm specializing in recruitment and selection, is currently seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Account Officer to manage and optimize day-to-day financial operations at an established manufacturing plant in Ota, Ogun State.

This is an excellent career opportunity for a dedicated finance professional looking to grow within a structured and dynamic environment. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in maintaining financial health, ensuring strict compliance with internal controls, and providing management with the vital insights needed for strategic decision-making.

Role Overview

Located at the plant in Ota, the Account Officer will oversee a broad range of accounting tasks. From managing accounts receivable and payable to reconciling complex general ledgers and coordinating closing activities, this position requires someone who possesses a sharp eye for accuracy and a deep understanding of corporate accounting procedures.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following core duties:

Reconciliation & Ledger Management: Perform regular debtors and creditors reconciliations to keep the financial ledger current and accurate. Conduct rigorous daily and monthly bank reconciliations.
Receivables & Payables Control: Actively follow up on outstanding receivables, manage aging reports for management review, and resolve any outstanding vendor billing or payment discrepancies.
General Ledger Maintenance: Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, ensuring precise tracking of prepayments, accruals, and fixed assets.
Reporting & Financial Closing: Support both month-end and year-end closing processes. Prepare comprehensive weekly and monthly Management Information System (MIS) reports.
Compliance & Audit Support: Maintain strict adherence to internal controls, policies, and accounting procedures. Assist external and internal auditors by compiling and organizing required financial documentation.
Invoicing & Cost Monitoring: Process incoming invoices promptly and support overall transaction management and cost-efficiency monitoring at the plant level.

Required Qualifications & Experience

To succeed in this role, candidates must meet the following criteria:

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related discipline.
Experience: A minimum of 3 to 5 years of hands-on experience in an accounting or financial officer role. Experience in a manufacturing environment is highly advantageous.
Professional Certifications: ICAN certification (or an ongoing professional accounting qualification) is preferred.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in industry-standard accounting software/ERP systems (such as SAP, QuickBooks, or similar) alongside advanced command of Microsoft Excel.

Key Competencies

Outstanding analytical mindset and structured problem-solving skills.
Extreme attention to detail and precision in handling data.
Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight financial deadlines.
Strong communication, interpersonal, and collaborative skills.
Excellent organizational and time-management capabilities.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: cv@ascentech.com.ng using the position ("Account Officer - Ota") as the subject of the email.