Accountant

Responsibilities

• Manage the company’s day-to-day accounting and financial operations.
• Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Maintain proper records of all income, expenses, assets, liabilities, and transactions.
• Monitor cash flow, budgets, expenditures, and financial commitments.
• Prepare and analyze management accounts and financial reports.
• Develop and monitor annual budgets and financial forecasts.
• Ensure timely reconciliation of bank accounts and company records.
• Establish and maintain strong financial controls to prevent errors, fraud, and financial leakages.
• Ensure compliance with applicable Nigerian tax and financial regulations.
• Liaise with auditors, tax consultants, banks, and relevant regulatory authorities when required.
• Coordinate tax preparation, filings, and other statutory financial obligations.
• Review financial transactions and ensure proper authorization and documentation.
• Provide management with financial analysis, insights, and recommendations.
• Support management in investment, budgeting, cost-control, and business planning decisions.
• Supervise and mentor accounting/finance team members.
• Ensure financial records are properly organized and readily available for audits and management review.
• Identify financial risks and recommend appropriate corrective measures.
• Implement and improve accounting policies, procedures, and internal control systems.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• ICAN certification/membership is mandatory.
• Minimum of 2–5 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Previous experience in the real estate, construction, investment, or property sector is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of Nigerian accounting standards, taxation, and statutory requirements.
• Proven experience preparing financial statements and management accounts.
• Strong knowledge of budgeting, cash-flow management, reconciliation, and financial analysis.
• Excellent knowledge of accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High level of integrity, accuracy, confidentiality, and attention to detail.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Accuracy and timeliness of financial reports.
• Timely completion of bank and account reconciliations.
• Effective cash-flow management.
• Accurate and timely statutory/tax compliance.
• Reduction of financial discrepancies and leakages.
• Budget adherence and cost control.
• Timely collection and reconciliation of receivables.
• Successful completion of internal and external audits.
• Accuracy and completeness of financial records.