Account Officer

About the Role

Nkaise Africa Limited is a pan-African B2B digital trade infrastructure platform connecting merchants with verified suppliers and essential trade services across African markets. We are looking for a dedicated Account Officer based in Lagos or Abuja to strengthen our finance team and support our continued growth.

• Record and reconcile daily income and expenditure transactions, maintaining an accurate general ledger.
• Process vendor invoices, manage payment schedules, and conduct monthly bank reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly payroll, compute PAYE under the Nigeria Tax Act 2025, and handle statutory remittances including pension, NSITF, and ITF.
• Track platform revenue, manage accounts payable and receivable, and maintain organised digital financial records.
• Support management accounts production, statutory tax filings, and preparation for annual audits.

• B.Sc or HND in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• 1 to 3 years of professional accounting, finance, or bookkeeping experience within a Nigerian startup or business environment.
• Working knowledge of Nigerian tax laws, PAYE computation, and statutory compliance processes.
• Proficiency in accounting software such as QuickBooks, Sage, or Wave, alongside advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail, strong organisational abilities, and excellent written communication skills.
• Progress toward ICAN, ACCA, or equivalent professional certification is a strong advantage.

• Competitive salary and performance-based growth opportunities.
• Comprehensive health insurance and HMO enrolment.
• A collaborative, dynamic, and forward-thinking work environment across our Lagos and Abuja locations.

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