Accountant

Responsibilities:

• Manage the company's daily accounting transactions and maintain accurate financial records.
• Record and monitor income generated from property sales, rentals, leases, commissions, and other real estate activities.
• Track rental payments, outstanding balances, tenant accounts, and property-related expenses.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports.
• Monitor cash flow, budgets, operating expenses, and financial performance.
• Reconcile bank statements, customer accounts, vendor accounts, and other financial records.
• Prepare invoices, receipts, payment vouchers, and other accounting documents.
• Monitor payments from property buyers, tenants, landlords, and corporate clients.
• Maintain accurate records of property transactions, deposits, commissions, service charges, and maintenance expenses.
• Assist with budgeting, financial forecasting, and cost control.
• Ensure timely payment of taxes, statutory deductions, and other financial obligations.
• Liaise with banks, auditors, tax consultants, vendors, and other financial stakeholders.
• Monitor outstanding payments and follow up on overdue accounts.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, tax regulations, and company financial policies.
• Support internal and external audits by providing relevant financial records and documentation.
• Provide management with financial insights and recommendations to support business decisions.

Requirements:

• HND in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Proven years of accounting experience, preferably within a real estate, property management, or construction company.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, bookkeeping, and bank reconciliation.
• Understanding of real estate transactions, rental income, property sales, leases, commissions, and property-related expenses.
• Proficiency in accounting software such as QuickBooks, Sage, Peachtree, or similar applications.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Good understanding of tax regulations, financial compliance, and statutory reporting.
• Strong numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• High level of accuracy, integrity, confidentiality, and attention to detail.
• Good communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple financial transactions and meet reporting deadlines.
• Professional certification such as ICAN, ACCA, or ANAN will be an added advantage.