Position Title: Accountant
Location: Lekki Phase 1
Salary: 300,000
Position Overview
The Accountant is responsible for managing day-to-day financial transactions and maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with internal controls, tax regulations, and reporting requirements. This role supports financial reporting, payroll management, inventory reconciliation, and procurement-related financial documentation, with a strong emphasis on accuracy, timeliness, and regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Financial Record-Keeping & Transactions
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all financial transactions.
- Process payments, invoices, and receipts in accordance with financial policies.
- Conduct bank reconciliations and ensure financial records match bank statements.
- Ensure proper documentation for all financial transactions.
2. Accounts Payable & Receivable Management
- Process vendor payments and ensure all invoices are properly approved and recorded.
- Manage accounts receivable, invoicing clients and following up on outstanding payments.
- Work with procurement to ensure vendor contracts align with financial policies.
3. Payroll & Employee Benefits Administration
- Prepare payroll calculations and ensure timely salary disbursement.
- Ensure statutory deductions (PAYE, pensions, NHF, VAT) are processed correctly and remitted.
- Maintain confidential payroll records and ensure compliance with labor regulations.
4. Tax Compliance & Financial Audits
- Prepare tax filings and ensure timely payment of all statutory obligations.
- Support the CFO in preparing financial reports for external audits.
- Ensure all financial records are audit-ready and compliant with regulatory standards.
5. Budgeting & Expense Monitoring
- Assist in preparing annual budgets and financial forecasts.
- Track expenses against budget allocations and report any variances to the CFO.
- Support in financial planning efforts by providing data-driven financial insights.
6. Internal Controls & Financial Integrity
- Implement and enforce financial controls to prevent fraud and mismanagement.
- Conduct regular checks on financial processes to ensure compliance.
- Report any discrepancies or financial risks to the CFO.
7. Procurement Support & Asset Tracking
- Process vendor payments upon validation of delivery, documentation, and internal approvals.
- Maintain accurate procurement records and ensure completeness of supporting documents.
- Support inventory tracking, asset tagging, and reconciliation with physical counts.
- Assist in preparing procurement reports and audit schedules.
- Collaborate with the facilities team for joint asset sign-off and deployment logs.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Professional certification (ICAN, ACCA, CPA) preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in financial accounting.
- Strong understanding of tax regulations, financial reporting, and compliance.
- Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage, Xero) and Microsoft Excel.
- High attention to detail and accuracy in financial record-keeping.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: ₦300,000.00 per month
Application Question(s):
- What is your gender?
- How much do you currently earn?
- How soon are you able to resume?
- Where do you stay?