ACCOUNT OFFICER AT WELLSWORTH ENERGY SERVICES LIMITED | ACCOUNTING JOBS IN LAGOS

About Company:

Wellsworth Energy Services Limited (WESL) is a leading provider of energy services to exploration and production companies in Nigeria. By focusing on innovative technology, world-class safety practices, and personnel competence, WESL offers its clients high-quality support for their operations that translates to increased efficiency and lower operating costs.

Job Description:

We are seeking a meticulous and process-driven Account Officer to join our finance team in Victoria Island. This role is central to our financial operations, requiring a specialist who can navigate the end-to-end cycle of receivables and payables. You will be responsible for ensuring that all invoices both vendor and customer are processed with surgical accuracy, tracked through e-procurement platforms, and moved efficiently toward payment.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in service-based accounting, is comfortable with Work Completion Certificates (WCC), and possesses the tenacity to follow up on payments across complex customer portals.

Requirements:

Receivables & Revenue Management

• Billing Excellence: Generate and submit Service Work Tickets (SWT) and invoices to customers, ensuring they align perfectly with contracts and purchase orders.

• E-Procurement Management: Follow up on submitted invoices through various customer e-procurement platforms, managing the process from submission to final payment stage.

• Approval Coordination: Liaise directly with customers to obtain critical approvals, including Work Completion Certificates (WCC) and other supporting documentation.

Payables & Vendor Relations

• Invoice Verification: Process vendor invoices accurately, verifying them against internal records and service entry sheets.

• Vendor Support: Manage the end-to-end payment follow-up for vendors and resolve any billing queries promptly to maintain healthy supplier relationships.

Financial Controls & Reporting

• Treasury Support: Perform monthly bank reconciliations and monitor cash balances to ensure operational liquidity.

• Data Integrity: Maintain accurate records and secure databases for all company receivables and payables.

• Analysis: Prepare periodic financial reports, including critical aged analysis of both receivables and payables to highlight potential cash flow risks.

• Compliance: Ensure all payment processing and financial activities strictly adhere to company policies and standard accounting principles.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• Experience:

  • Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in a similar finance or accounting role.

  • Proven experience navigating customer portals and e-procurement systems.

• Professional Status: ICAN certification (or being at an advanced stage) is a significant added advantage.

• Technical Skills:

  • Strong proficiency in Accounting software (e.g., SAP, Sage, or QuickBooks) and Microsoft Office (Advanced Excel is essential).

  • Deep understanding of the reconciliation process and financial documentation standards.

• Core Competencies:

  • Detail-Oriented: A high level of accuracy in verifying complex financial documents.

  • Communication: Strong interpersonal skills for liaising with external customers and internal stakeholders.

  • Analytical Thinking: Excellent problem-solving skills to resolve discrepancy issues in payables or receivables.

Salary

Application Closing Date: Not specified

Application Instructions:

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