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Are you ready to take the next step in your career with a fast-growing logistics start-up? We’re looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Accountant to join our dynamic team in Lagos. In this role, you’ll be at the heart of our operations—managing financial records, daily reconciliations, remittances, expense tracking, and preparing accurate reports that drive smart business decisions. You’ll also collaborate closely with our operations teams to ensure accountability and compliance across the business.
Min Qualification:
Degree
Experience Level:
Mid level
Experience Length:
3 years
Language Requirement:
English
Working Hours:
Full Time - 8 to 5
Applicant Location:
Lagos, Nigeria
Job descriptions & requirements
Responsibilities:
- Financial Record Keeping & Bookkeeping: Maintain precise, up-to-date accounting records, ledger entries, and transaction logs using modern cloud accounting software to reflect daily operational activity.
- Daily Reconciliations: Perform daily reconciliations of bank accounts, digital payment gateways, POS transactions, cash collections, and logistics operator accounts to ensure zero revenue leakage.
- Operational Cost & Expense Tracking: Monitor, classify, and track operational expenditure—including fleet maintenance, fuel costs, rider allowances, and vendor payouts ensuring spend stays within approved budgets.
- Tax & Regulatory Remittances: Compute, prepare, and file all statutory remittances (PAYE, VAT, WHT, Pension, and local government levies) on time to ensure full state and federal regulatory compliance.
- Cash Flow & Invoicing Management: Oversee client invoicing, monitor accounts receivable/payable, follow up on overdue payments, and manage cash flow to support fast-paced startup operations.
- Financial Reporting & Analytics: Prepare accurate weekly, monthly, and quarterly financial reports, profit/loss statements, and variance analysis to provide actionable insights for executive decision-making.
- Cross-Departmental Collaboration: Work closely with the operations, fleet, and dispatch teams to audit trip logs, enforce internal financial controls, and improve overall cost efficiency across the logistics network.
Requirements:
- B.Sc. in accounting, finance, or a related field.
- 3–5 years’ experience in accounting, with strong skills in bookkeeping, reconciliations, and reporting.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (experience with accounting software is a plus).
- Integrity, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced start-up environment.
- If you’re passionate about numbers, eager to grow, and excited to make an impact in a company that’s on the rise, we’d love to hear from you
Why Join Us:
- Hybrid Work Model: Enjoy flexibility to balance office collaboration with remote work.
- Competitive Pay: We value your expertise and reward it accordingly.
- Room for Growth: As we scale, you’ll have the opportunity to grow with us and shape your career path.
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