Accountant

Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate records of daily financial transactions, receipts, payments, invoices, and expenses.
• Prepare and process invoices for shipping, freight forwarding, haulage, warehousing, and other logistics services.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely payments and collection of outstanding balances.
• Reconcile bank statements, cash accounts, customer accounts, supplier accounts, and general ledger entries.
• Monitor shipping and logistics expenses, including freight charges, port charges, customs-related payments, fuel, transportation, and warehousing costs.
• Track operational costs for individual shipments, deliveries, and logistics projects.
• Verify supplier invoices, purchase orders, receipts, and supporting documents before processing payments.
• Monitor customer billing, freight charges, service fees, and other revenue-generating activities.
• Prepare monthly financial statements, management reports, cash flow reports, and expense summaries.
• Assist with budgeting, financial forecasting, and cost-control activities.
• Monitor outstanding customer invoices and follow up with relevant departments to support timely collections.
• Maintain proper documentation for shipping transactions, clearing and forwarding expenses, and logistics operations.
• Assist with payroll processing, staff expense claims, and statutory deductions where required.
• Support the preparation and filing of applicable tax returns, including VAT and withholding tax.
• Assist with internal and external audits by providing accurate financial records and supporting documents.
• Identify financial discrepancies, investigate unusual transactions, and recommend corrective actions.
• Monitor cash flow and ensure sufficient funds are available for operational expenses.
• Ensure compliance with company accounting policies, internal controls, and applicable financial regulations.
• Maintain confidentiality of financial information and perform other accounting duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Minimum of an HND in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Proven years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in shipping, freight forwarding, haulage, transportation, or logistics.
• Good knowledge of accounting principles, bookkeeping, financial reporting, and account reconciliation.
• Understanding of logistics-related costs, freight charges, port expenses, and shipment costing.
• Familiarity with accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoicing, budgeting, and cash flow management.
• Knowledge of Nigerian tax requirements, particularly VAT and withholding tax.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software such as Sage, QuickBooks, SAP, or similar systems.
• Strong numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple financial records and meet reporting deadlines.
• High level of integrity, accountability, and confidentiality.
• ICAN or ACCA qualification, part-qualification, or ongoing professional training is an added advantage.