Account Officer

Job Overview

Job Description

Work Location: Shomolu, Lagos State, Nigeria
Company Name: Sanni, Ojo & Partners Consulting Limited (SO&P)

Brief Description of Nature of Business:
Sanni, Ojo & Partners Consulting Limited is a multidisciplinary engineering consultancy with over three decades of experience in civil, structural, and project management services. The company delivers high-quality engineering solutions across various sectors including oil & gas, industrial, commercial, marine, and infrastructure development, maintaining a reputation for innovation, technical excellence, and professional integrity.

Job Summary:
We are seeking a diligent and detail-oriented Account Officer to support the daily financial and administrative operations of the Accounts Department.
The successful candidate will assist with transaction processing, record keeping, financial documentation, and basic reconciliations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting across all accounting functions.
The role requires strong numerical ability, sound organization, and a willingness to learn in a structured finance environment.

Key Responsibilities:
1. Financial Transactions & Documentation
• Assist in preparing and updating financial records and supporting documents.
• Support the posting of daily transactions into accounting systems or spreadsheets.
• Maintain accurate filing and documentation of payment vouchers, receipts, and invoices.
2. Accounts Payable & Receivable Support
• Assist in processing vendor invoices, staff reimbursements, and payment requests.
• Track outstanding payments and support receivables updates.
• Issue receipts and update payment logs accurately.
3. Reconciliations & Reporting
• Support basic bank, supplier, and internal account reconciliations.
• Assist in preparing periodic financial summaries and expense reports.
• Support internal or external audit exercises by preparing required documents.
4. Administrative Support to the Department
• Maintain proper organization of accounting files and records.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Ensure confidentiality, accuracy, and compliance with company policies.
Key Attributes / Qualifications of Ideal Candidate:
• HND or B.Sc. in Accounting.
• 1-3 years relevant experience in accounting or finance support roles.
• NYSC completion is required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail.
• Good communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and maintain confidentiality.
• Willingness to learn and grow within the Accounts Department.

Salary Range: 180,000 200,000 monthly (depending on qualifications and experience)
Employment Type: Full-Time

Method of Application: Interested and qualified candidates should send their updated CV to with the subject line: Application Account Officer.

Skills (Account Officer)
Accounting principles & practices; Bookkeeping & financial records; Accounts payable & receivable; Invoice processing; Payment vouchers & receipts; Bank reconciliation; Expense tracking & reporting; Financial documentation & filing; Microsoft Excel (basic intermediate) ; Microsoft Word & Outlook; Data entry & numerical accuracy; Internal controls & compliance; Audit support & documentation; Confidentiality & record management; Attention to detail; Time management & organization