Account Officer at PWAN Stars

Job Description

• We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Accountant with a pure accounting background to join our finance team.
• The ideal candidate will manage and maintain the company’s accounting records, ensure compliance with statutory requirements, produce accurate financial statements, and support budgeting, forecasts, and internal control processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain the general ledger, ensuring that all financial transactions are recorded accurately and timely
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS / Nigeria GAAP
• Reconcile accounts payable & receivable, bank statements, intercompany accounts
• Process payroll, statutory remittances, e.g. PAYE, WHT, VAT, pension, NHF
• Assist in budget preparation, variance analysis, and forecasting
• Perform cost accounting and inventory reconciliation (if applicable)
• Support external and internal audits, prepare audit schedules
• Monitor and enforce internal controls to safeguard company assets
• Prepare management reports, financial summaries, and analyses for decision-making

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting.
• Pure accounting background — previous roles must have been strictly accounting / finance (not primarily HR, operations, or sales roles)
• Professional certification (ICAN, ACA, ACCA, CPA) is strongly preferred or in progress
• 2 - 5 years of accounting experience in a reputable organization
• Strong knowledge of Nigerian tax laws, accounting standards (IFRS, Nigeria GAAP)
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage, SAP, Oracle) and advanced Excel skills
• Excellent analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail, integrity, and confidentiality
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Must have completed NYSC.