Job Description
Job summary
The Junior Accountant / Reconciliation Officer is responsible for supporting day-to-day accounting activities while ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records through timely and detailed reconciliations. The role plays a key part in maintaining reliable financial data and resolving discrepancies across accounts.
Min Qualification: Degree Experience Level: Entry level Experience Length: 2 years Language Requirement: English Working Hours: Full Time - 9 to 5 Applicant Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Job descriptions & requirements
Responsibilities:
• Ensure all transactions processed through payment gateways (authorizations, settlements, refunds, chargebacks) match internal records.
• Identify and investigate mismatches such as missing transactions, duplicate entries, failed settlements, or fee variances on payment gateway platforms
• Post and process journal entries to ensure all transactions are accurately recorded
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly bank and account reconciliations
• Compare internal financial records with bank statements and other external data
• Identify, investigate, and resolve discrepancies promptly
• Maintain proper documentation of all reconciliation activities
• Assist with accounts payable and receivable processes
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities
• Prepare financial and reconciliation reports for management review
• Monitor outstanding items and follow up for resolution
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and accounting standards
• Assist during audits by providing the required financial records and reconciliation
• Provide required support for remittance of all statutory deductions (PAYE, VAT, WHT, and Pension)
• Ensure appropriate filing of all documents
Requirements:
• Minimum of 2 years of experience
• Minimum of a BSc.