Accountant

 Responsibilities:

Payroll & Employee Compensation:

• Prepare and process accurate monthly payroll for all employees.
• Generate and issue payslips.
• Calculate and manage all deductions (PAYE, pensions, loans, benefits, etc.).
• Ensure payroll aligns with staff contracts and company policies.

Tax & Statutory Compliance:

• Calculate, file, and remit all statutory obligations, including: PAYE, Pension contributions, ITF, NSITF, VAT, and Withholding Tax (WHT).
• Ensure strict compliance with FIRS and state tax regulations.
  
• Maintain a compliance calendar and ensure zero missed deadlines.
  
• Keep proper records of all filings, receipts, and confirmations.

Financial Records & Reconciliation:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records.
• Record and classify all transactions correctly.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations.
• Ensure every transaction is supported by proper documentation.

4. Reporting & Analysis

• Assist in preparing monthly financial reports.
• Track expenses and support budget monitoring.
• Provide clear and accurate financial data for decision-making.
• Flag discrepancies, risks, or unusual transactions early.

Operations & Internal Control:

• Support payment processing and vendor management.
• Maintain organised financial documentation in shared systems.
• Ensure confidentiality of all financial and employee data.
• Follow and improve existing accounting processes and systems.
• Assist with periodic administrative duties.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
• 2+ years of accounting experience (payroll + tax experience required).
• Strong knowledge of Nigerian tax laws and statutory compliance.
• Experience handling PAYE, VAT, WHT, pensions, ITF, NSITF.
• Proficiency in accounting software (Zoho Books, QuickBooks, or similar).
• Strong Excel skills (reconciliations, reports, payroll schedules).
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• ICAN (in progress or completed) (Not Mandatory).
• Experience in multi-entity or fast-growing companies (Not Mandatory).
• Experience handling payroll for 10+ employees.

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary.
  
• HMO.
  
• Pension.
• Paid leave.
• Performance-based bonuses.

Location: Ibadan, Nigeria.