ACCOUNT OFFICER AT KINGS GUARDS NIGERIA LIMITED | ACCOUNTING JOBS IN LAGOS

About Company:

Kings Guards Nigeria Limited is recruiting to fill the position above

Job Description:

We are seeking a high-velocity and detail-oriented Account Officer to anchor the financial operations of our Lagos facility. In a fast-moving commercial environment, success is defined by "Ledger Sovereignty", the ability to harmonize high-volume transactions with the clinical precision required for tax compliance, bank reconciliations, and financial reporting. This role is designed for a "Fiscal Architect" with 2–3 years of experience who can blend "Analytical Grit" (using Excel and ERP software) with the "Operational Integrity" required to manage company funds and records.

Requirements:

1. Ledger Orchestration & Transactional Governance

• Bookkeeping Excellence: Maintain high-fidelity records of all financial transactions, ensuring that every entry in the general ledger is categorized with millimetric precision.

• Accounts Payable/Receivable: Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of vendor payments and client invoicing, ensuring zero-bottleneck cash flow and timely settlements.

• Software Sovereignty: Utilize accounting software (QuickBooks, Sage, or similar ERPs) and advanced Microsoft Excel functions to automate reporting and reduce manual errors.

2. Reconciliation & Regulatory Fidelity

• Bank Reconciliation Logic: Conduct rigorous monthly bank reconciliations to ensure that internal records perfectly align with bank statements, identifying and resolving variances immediately.

• Tax & Statutory Compliance: Support the preparation of monthly tax filings (VAT, WHT, PAYE), ensuring the organization remains in a "Low-Risk" status with regulatory bodies like the LIRS and FIRS.

• Audit Preparation: Maintain a "Ready-to-View" filing system, ensuring all vouchers, receipts, and financial documents are organized for internal and external audits.

3. Financial Analysis & Integrity

• Analytical Reporting: Generate periodic financial statements and expense reports, providing management with clinical insights into spending patterns and budget performance.

• Integrity Engineering: Implement and uphold strict internal controls to prevent fraud, waste, or financial mismanagement within the organization.

• Problem-Solving Prowess: Identify and investigate financial discrepancies, proposing technical solutions to improve the accuracy of the accounting cycle.

Qualifications and Skills:

Professional Profile

• Experience: Minimum of 2–3 years of robust work experience in accounting, bookkeeping, or a finance-related role.

• Technical Mastery: High-level proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables) and modern Accounting Software.

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree or HND in Accounting, Finance, or Economics.

Core Competencies

• Analytical Grit: Strong ability to interpret complex financial data and solve transactional problems.

• Integrity & Ethics: A proven track record of maintaining high standards of honesty and professional confidentiality.

• Attention to Detail: A clinical focus on accuracy in data entry and financial documentation.

Salary

Application Closing Date: Not specified

Application Instructions:

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter to: kingsguards@kingsguards.com using the Job Position as the subject of the email.