Accounts Officer

Job Overview

Job Description

An account officer is tasked with ensuring that every financial entry demonstrates institutional clarity and upholds client accountability. This job is a finance-oriented role that integrates ledger oversight, client transaction reconciliation, and alignment of internal reporting processes. The position requires a detailed understanding of financial practices and a commitment to accuracy in all aspects of financial documentation and reporting.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Maintain up-to-date client account records in accordance with financial policies.
• Reconcile bank statements, receivables, and payment ledgers monthly or as needed.
• Monitor outstanding balances, issue payment reminders, and track collections.
• Assist in preparing account summaries for management reports and client presentations.
• Verify transaction documentation, contracts, and receipts for compliance.
• Support internal audits by organising records and ensuring accurate reconciliation data.
• Process account adjustments, refunds, or corrections as authorised.
• Liaise with clients regarding invoices, billing disputes, or payment confirmations.
• Coordinate with accounting, finance, and compliance teams on record-keeping standards.

OBJECTIVES
• Create and maintain active and balanced accounts across payment and billing cycles.
• Ensure all documentation supports reconciliation, audit readiness, and assists in client resolution.
• Monitor receivables and reduce outstanding dues through systematic follow-ups.
• Support error-free reporting by providing verified transaction data.
• Align account activities with internal controls and policy standards.

QUALIFICATION AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS
• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Commerce.
• 2 4 years of experience in account management, or related finance operations.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Tally, SAP, or ERP-based accounting platforms.
• Knowledge of account reconciliation, ledger tracking, and collections follow-up.
• Understanding of regulatory compliance and documentation protocols.
• Strong numerical accuracy and attention to recurring financial cycles.
• Familiarity with audit preparation formats and reporting schedules.