Accountant

Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records and accounting entries.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Handle accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
• Prepare and monitor invoices, receipts, payment vouchers, and other financial documents.
• Reconcile bank statements, cashbooks, ledgers, and other financial accounts.
• Monitor company income, expenses, cash flow, and outstanding payments.
• Assist with preparation and monitoring of departmental and company budgets.
• Process payroll-related accounting entries and deductions in collaboration with HR.
• Track staff advances, loans, deductions, and other financial obligations.
• Prepare financial statements and management reports for Management.
• Ensure proper documentation and filing of all financial transactions.
• Monitor and maintain the company’s accounting records across its various business units.
• Assist with tax computations, statutory deductions, remittances, and other regulatory requirements.
• Support internal and external audits by providing accurate financial records and documentation.
• Identify accounting discrepancies and resolve them promptly.
• Monitor expenditure and ensure transactions are properly authorized and supported with relevant documentation.
• Provide financial information and analysis to Management to support business decisions.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, company financial policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Perform other accounting and finance-related duties as assigned by Management.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or HND in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3–4 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with accounting software/ERP systems.
• Strong numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to handle confidential financial information with discretion.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with other departments.
• Strong communication and reporting skills.

Preferred Candidate

The ideal candidate should be:

• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Trustworthy and financially responsible.
• Proactive and able to meet deadlines.
• Comfortable working with large volumes of financial data.
• Able to work in a fast-paced business environment.
• Familiar with financial operations within a multi-business or group structure.