Account Officer at Ascentech Services Limited

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.