Accountant / Finance Officer

Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial and accounting records.
• Record and reconcile daily income, expenses, payments, and transactions.
• Prepare invoices, receipts, payment schedules, and financial documentation.
• Monitor accounts receivable and follow up on outstanding client payments.
• Process and track company expenses and vendor payments.
• Perform bank and account reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports.
• Monitor cash flow, budgets, and financial commitments.
• Support payroll preparation and employee payment records.
• Maintain proper records of client payments, project finances and company expenses.
• Assist with tax, statutory and regulatory financial requirements.
• Prepare financial information required for management decisions and business planning.
• Monitor project budgets and profitability where applicable.
• Coordinate with external accountants, auditors, banks and relevant financial institutions when required.
• Establish and maintain appropriate financial controls and documentation.
• Identify financial discrepancies, errors or irregularities and recommend corrective actions.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of financial and company information.
• Support management with financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or HND in Accounting, Finance, Economics or a related field.
• 2–4 years of relevant accounting or finance experience.
• Professional accounting qualification or certification such as ICAN, ACCA or ANAN is an advantage.
• Good knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Understanding of Nigerian tax and statutory financial requirements.
• Experience with bookkeeping, reconciliations, invoicing, expenses, and financial reporting.
• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• Good understanding of cash flow, budgeting and financial controls.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets.
• Experience with accounting software such as QuickBooks, Sage, Xero, or similar tools is an advantage.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality and professionalism.