Account Officer at Pathfinder International

Pathfinder International is driven by the conviction that all people, regardless of where they live, have the right to decide whether and when to have children, to exist free from fear and stigma, and to lead the lives they choose. Since 1957, we have partnered with local governments, communities, and health systems in developing countries to remove barriers to critical sexual and reproductive health services. Together, we expand access to contraception, promote healthy pregnancies, save women’s lives, and stop the spread of new HIV infections, wherever the need is most urgent. Our work ensures millions of women, men, and young people are able to choose their own paths forward.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Account Officer

Location: Lagos

Job Description

• Examining bank statements and reconciling them with general ledger entries
• Examining expenses submitted by employees
• Creating company financial reports with the above information included
• Keeping an eye on incoming payments from accounts receivable and outgoing payments from accounts payable
• Analyzing data to understand where the company is generating and losing revenue
• Examining the proficiency of the software programs used to organize data
• Analyzing data collected in order to determine the state of the company’s financial health
• Generating financial reports that display the company’s profits, equity and cash flow

Required Qualifications

• University Graduate in Financial Management, Business Administration, Accounting, Economics or other relevant field.
• 2 – 5 years of work experience in broader finance, accounts and operations management
• Able to communicate effectively and excellent interpersonal skills to form effective working relationships at all levels
• High level of computer literacy (proficiency in MS Excel would be added advantage)
• Ability to deal appropriately with sensitive issues and maintain a high level of confidentiality at all times
• Cross-functional team player
• Results oriented and attention to detail
• Proven experience in managing expenditures within budget
• Proven experience in SAGE 50.

Application Closing Date
15th April, 2022.