JUNIOR ACCOUNT OFFICER AT ADVANS LAFAYETTE MICROFINANCE BANK

About Company:

Advans Nigeria, originally established as La Fayette Microfinance Bank Limited in June 2012, was founded with the mission to provide comprehensive financial services to Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across Nigeria. Our commitment to supporting MSMEs is at the heart of our operations, ensuring financial inclusion and empowerment for small businesses. In January 2013, Advans Nigeria proudly opened its first branch office in Ibadan, marking the beginning of our journey in delivering exceptional microfinance banking services. By May 2013, we expanded with a second branch, followed by three additional branches in 2014 to cater to the growing needs of our clients

Job Description:

• To compile accounting vouchers from branches and Head Office and to register them in the accounting software, Sage
• To prepare journal entries and other general ledger operations
• To prepare monthly closings and monthly financial statements and assist in year-end closing
• To reconcile and maintain balance sheet accounts
• To draw up monthly financial reports
• To prepare analysis of accounts as requested
• To administer accounts receivable and accounts payable
• To assist in preparing budgets and forecasts
• To assist with payroll administration
• To monitor and resolve bank issues including fee anomalies and check differences
• To perform account/bank reconciliations
• To review and process expense reports
• To assist with preparation and coordination of the audit process
• To assist with implementing and maintaining internal financial controls and procedures and contribute to budgetary follow-up.
• To contribute to financial documents preparation (trial balances, balances, balance sheet, income statement, statement of changes in financial position)
• To manage tax issues, NSITF, Pension, PAYE, WHT, VAT (follow-up of due taxes, preparation of payments, follow-up of WHT receipts)
• To assist in the preparation of CBN regulatory returns.
• Maintaining PROPER filing system of all relevant supporting documents.
• Recording budget appropriations in the accounting system under each budget article.
• To identify and timely resolution of discrepancies in accounts.
• Providing other duties as assigned by the DCFO.

Requirements:

• Interested candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree with 2 - 4 years experience.

Salary

Application Closing Date: 01st December, 2025

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