Account Officer at Aeroport Travels and Tours Limited
Job Title: Account Officer
Location: Oshodi / Ajao Estate, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Overview
Aeroport Travels and Tours Limited (ATTL) is a leading travel management company in Lagos, offering premium services including flight bookings, hotel reservations, tour packages, visa advisory, travel insurance, protocol support, and aviation training. The company is seeking a skilled Account Officer to support financial operations across both its Travel & Tours and College divisions. The role requires accuracy, integrity, and the ability to manage diverse financial functions efficiently.
Job Summary
The Account Officer will handle financial, administrative, and clerical duties, ensuring proper documentation of transactions, reconciliation of accounts, timely financial reporting, and adherence to regulatory and institutional standards across the two business units.
Key Responsibilities
General Financial Duties
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Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records for both divisions.
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Process all income, expenses, and financial transactions promptly.
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Manage invoicing, collections, payments, and receipts for clients, vendors, and students.
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Reconcile bank accounts, petty cash, and financial ledgers regularly.
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Monitor and report budget performance, highlighting variances to the Head of Accounts.
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Ensure all transactions comply with internal control policies, accounting standards, and regulations.
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Prepare accurate financial reports for management, auditors, and internal reviews.
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Support internal and external audits with proper documentation.
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Conduct financial analysis to assist management in decision-making.
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Maintain confidentiality and integrity in all financial dealings.
Travel & Tours Division
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Manage payments, collections, and reconciliations for bookings, travel packages, and vendor transactions.
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Track sales revenue, commissions, and expenses.
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Prepare travel-related financial performance and profitability reports.
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Ensure accurate invoicing and prompt settlement of vendor accounts.
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Provide financial insights to support travel business operations.
College Division
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Manage student billing, tuition invoicing, and collection of academic payments.
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Maintain detailed student account records.
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Track budgets, grants, scholarships, and funding sources.
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Prepare academic income and expenditure reports.
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Ensure compliance with financial policies specific to educational services.
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Work with administrative staff and students to resolve payment issues.
Requirements
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Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
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3–5 years of accounting experience, ideally in education or tourism/travel.
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Proficiency in accounting software (QuickBooks, Sage, ERP) and Microsoft Excel.
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Knowledge of IFRS, GAAP, and Nigerian tax regulations.
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Experience with student billing systems or travel agency financials is an advantage.
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Strong integrity, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines.
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Progress toward a professional certification (ICAN, ACCA, etc.) is an added advantage.
Skills
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Strong numerical and analytical skills.
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Excellent time management and organizational abilities.
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High accuracy and accountability.
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Good problem-solving and communication skills.
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Ability to multitask and manage responsibilities across two divisions.
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Strong ethics and confidentiality with financial data.
Application Closing Date:
30th November, 2025.
How to Apply:
Qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter (PDF) to [email protected], using the job title as the subject line.
