Arksego Nigeria Limited is a leading private security risk management company established in 1980, with over 7,000 employees operating throughout Nigeria. We are one of the pioneers of private security in Nigeria and a major provider of security services to all sectors of the economy including banking, oil and gas, telecommunications, construction, manufacturing, commercial sectors, as well as government organizations.

Our headquarters is in Lagos with regional and zonal offices in Abuja, Port Harcourt, Ibadan, Warri, Asaba, Enugu, Calabar, Bonny Island, Kaduna, Minna, Kano, Maiduguri, Jos. Our operation covers all states across the federation.

Our core business is providing tailored solutions to complex security problems in low to high-risk areas. This is achieved by providing security risk threat assessments; security surveys and audits of existing security procedures; then recommending and implementing cost-effective solutions to ensure the people, assets and reputation are secured.We provide solutions that enable our clients to understand, manage and mitigate risks.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Accounts and Payroll Officer

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Summary

• We are seeking to hire competent, detail-oriented and highly organized Accounts and Payroll Officers to support our Finance and Payroll Management functions.
• The Payroll Officer will be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of employee payroll, maintaining reliable payroll records, resolving salary-related complaints and ensuring compliance with applicable statutory requirements.
• The Accounts Officer will support general accounting and finance functions includinginvoicing, financial reconciliations etc.
• This is an execution-focused role requiringproficiency in using Ms-Excel, relevant ERPs and software and understanding of end-to-end payroll management.
• This is not a senior role, but accuracy and discipline are critical.

Key Responsibilities

• Support payroll reconciliations and adjustments
• Raise client invoices and track payments
• Reconcile payroll, invoices, and receipts
• Prepare statutory deduction schedules and make payment remittances as as when due.
• Maintain accurate financial records
• Support finance reporting and documentation etc.

Requirements

• HND / BSc Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related fields
• 2 – 4 years experience, preferably within security services, outsourcing, or manpower management firms.
• Proficiency in Ms-Excel -VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP,Pivot tables,Reconciliations etc
• Strong numerical, analytical, reconciliation and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, operationally driven environment
• Experience managing payroll for a large or operationally dispersed workforce will be an advantage.
• Good knowledge of Nigerian payroll procedures, PAYE, pension contributions and other applicable statutory requirements.
• High level of integrity, accuracy, confidentiality and attention to detail.

Application Closing Date
30th November, 2026.