Accountant

Job Position: Accountant

We are looking for a meticulous and qualified accountant to manage our client's day-to-day accounting operations, prepare financial reports, ensure full tax compliance, and support the annual audit process. You will deliver accurate financial information that supports effective business decision-making.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious accounting professional to grow within a fast-paced organisation.

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records in the organisation's accounting system 

• Prepare monthly management accounts including income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement

• Process accounts payable and receivable transactions and perform regular reconciliation

• Prepare monthly bank reconciliation statements and resolve outstanding items

• Compute and remit monthly PAYE, VAT, withholding tax, pension, and NSITF contributions within statutory deadlines

• Maintain the fixed asset register and compute depreciation in line with company policy

• Coordinate and support the annual external audit, preparing all required audit schedules

• Prepare quarterly budget-versus-actual variance analyses and report key findings to management

• Liaise with banks, FIRS, and other regulatory bodies on routine financial and compliance matters

• Implement and monitor internal financial controls to safeguard company assets

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline 

• ICAN Associate member or active ICAN/ACCA student with significant examinations completed

• Minimum of 4 - 5+ years of relevant accounting experience in a structured organization

• Strong knowledge of Nigerian tax laws including CITA, PITA, and VAT Act

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and financial modelling

• Thorough understanding of FIRS as applicable to financial statement preparation

• Ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously without compromising quality