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Account Officer

Stresert Services Limited • Lagos
Posted: 20 October 2026Deadline: 25 November 2026
Full-timeTaxBanking & Financial ServicesSouth WestLagos

📋 Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree or HND in Accounting, Finance or a related field.

📝 Description

  • •Role summary
  • •We are seeking a detail-oriented Account Officer to manage the clinic’s day-to-day financial records and support accurate, timely reporting.
  • •The role includes recording income and expenses, reconciling transactions, monitoring receivables and payables, and helping the clinic maintain sound financial controls.
  • •Key responsibilities
  • •Record and organise daily financial transactions, including patient payments, supplier invoices and operating expenses.
  • •Reconcile cash, bank, transfer and point-of-sale transactions against receipts and clinic records.
  • •Prepare and maintain accurate ledgers, payment records and supporting documentation.
  • •Monitor patient accounts, outstanding balances and insurance or third-party claims where applicable; follow up professionally on overdue payments.
  • •Process supplier invoices and prepare payments for approval in line with clinic procedures.
  • •Support payroll preparation and maintain relevant staff payment records.
  • •Assist with monthly and annual budgets, cash-flow tracking and expense monitoring.
  • •Prepare periodic financial reports for management, including income, expenses, receivables and payables.
  • •Maintain organised records for audits, tax filings and other statutory reporting, working with external accountants or advisers as needed.
  • •Protect financial and patient information and follow confidentiality and internal-control procedures.
  • •Identify discrepancies, report them promptly and recommend practical improvements to financial processes.
  • •Qualifications and experience
  • •Bachelor’s degree or HND in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
  • •3–5 years of relevant accounting or finance experience; experience in a healthcare, dental or service business is an advantage.
  • •Working knowledge of bookkeeping, reconciliations, accounts payable and receivable, and financial reporting.
  • •Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software; experience with cloud-based accounting tools is an advantage.
  • •Membership of, or progress toward membership in, a recognised accounting body is an advantage.
  • •Skills and attributes
  • •High level of accuracy, integrity and attention to detail.
  • •Good numerical, analytical and organisational skills.
  • •Ability to meet deadlines and manage several tasks at once.
  • •Clear, professional communication and tact when discussing payments.
  • •Discretion when handling confidential financial and patient information.
  • •Ability to work independently and collaborate with clinic staff.
  • •Performance measures
  • •Success in this role may be assessed through the accuracy and timeliness of reconciliations and reports, completeness of financial records, follow-up on outstanding balances, adherence to internal procedures and support for effective expense control.