Account Officer Lagos

Ceviant is a leading B2B2C fintech group redefining  financial services in the UK and Nigeria through a unified, robust ecosystem of technology-driven solutions and trusted experts that empowers businesses and wealth builders to move money smarter, grow faster, and operate with confidence. We are  recruiting to fill the position below:

 Job Title: Account Officer Jobsby role

Location: Lagos

Employment Type: Full-time Job Summary

The Account Officer is responsible for maintaining accurate accounting records, processing financial transactions, supporting treasury and lending operations, preparing reconciliations, supporting financial reporting, ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, and maintaining effective internal controls. The role supports the Finance Department in safeguarding company assets, ensuring financial integrity, facilitating management decision-making, and maintaining compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, including those of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Financial Reporting Council (FRC), International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), AML/CFT regulations, Nigerian tax laws, and internal company policies and procedures.

Record daily accounting transactions. Maintain accurate books of accounts and general ledger records. Process journals and accounting adjustments. Prepare monthly schedules and reconciliations. Maintain fixed asset registers and accounting documentation. Monitor income and expense accounts. Support month-end and year-end financial close processes. Ensure completeness and accuracy of accounting records.

 Treasury & Cash Management:

Monitor daily cash positions and liquidity requirements. Process approved fund transfers in line with company policies. Maintain cash flow schedules and treasury records. Prepare bank reconciliations promptly and accurately. Monitor fixed deposits, investment placements and maturities. Support treasury operations and liquidity management activities.

 Loan Accounting & Credit Administration Support: Short-TermLoans & Cash Advances

Record loan disbursements and repayments accurately Maintain loan schedules and portfolio records. Track accrued interest and loan performance. Monitor overdue accounts and support recovery tracking. Reconcile loan balances regularly. Support loan provisioning calculations. Maintain records of classified facilities. Prepare periodic portfolio performance reports.

 Financial Reporting:

Assist in the preparation of management accounts. Prepare supporting schedules for financial reporting. Generate periodic financial reports and analyses. Support annual financial statement preparation. Assist with IFRS disclosure requirements. Support budgeting and forecasting exercises. Perform variance analysis and provide insights on financial performance.

 Regulatory Compliance:

Monitor Support the preparation and submission of CBN returns. Maintain regulatory and compliance records. Support prudential reporting requirements. Assist with AML/CFT reporting obligations. Maintain compliance documentation and filing schedules. Monitor compliance deadlines and support adherence to regulatory requirements.

 Tax Administration:

Prepare tax schedules and supporting documentation. Support VAT, WHT and PAYE filings. Support pension remittance processes. Maintain tax records and statutory filing documentation. Assist during tax audits and regulatory reviews.

 Internal Controls & Risk Management:

Adhere to established financial policies and procedures. Maintain proper and complete transaction documentation. Ensure compliance with approval limits and delegated authorities. Support segregation of duties and internal control processes. Identify and report control weaknesses. Assist in fraud prevention and risk mitigation initiatives. Participate in ongoing internal control improvement projects.

 Audit Support:

Prepare audit schedules and supporting documents. Respond to internal and external audit requests. Maintain organized audit files and documentation. Track audit findings and recommendations. Support implementation of audit recommendations and corrective actions.

Work Experience & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or a related discipline. Minimum of 2-4 years experience in Accounting, Finance, Treasury Operations, Financial Services, Fintech, Lending or a similar regulated environment. Practical experience in financial accounting, reconciliations, treasury operations and financial reporting. Experience supporting loan accounting and credit administration activities. Working knowledge of IFRS, tax administration and regulatory reporting requirements. Experience preparing management reports and financial schedules. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting/ERP systems. Professional certification (ACA, ACCA, ICAN or equivalent) will be an added advantage. Prior experience within a financial institution, lending company or fintech environment will be an added advantage.

25th September, 2026. How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates are invited to send their Applications to: [Email hidden - Login to reveal] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Note: You will only be contacted if your application has passed initial screening and you have been shortlisted for the role.