Accountant

Responsibilities:

• Oversee invoicing, monitor collections, and ensure proper revenue recognition for property sales, leases, and milestone payments.
• Ensure accurate reporting of project and company-wide financial performance, maintaining compliance with IFRS and internal policies.
• Verify supplier invoices, process payments to contractors and vendors, and maintain updated reconciliation of payable accounts.
• Support annual budgeting, update forecasts, and track variances to guide cost control and resource planning.
• Prepare cash flow projections, manage bank transactions, and ensure sufficient liquidity for project and operational needs.
• Track expenses, materials, and stock usage for all development sites, ensuring proper cost allocation and valuation.
• Prepare and file VAT, WHT, and CIT schedules, ensuring timely remittances and adherence to tax regulations.
• Provide necessary schedules, documentation, and explanations to auditors, ensuring smooth and timely audit closure.
• Maintain complete and organized financial records, update the accounting system, and ensure audit-ready documentation.
• Analyze financial trends, highlight risks or inefficiencies, and advise management on opportunities to improve performance.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by management.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related fields.
• A professional accounting certification (ICAN, ACCA, CPA) is an added advantage
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in accounting and finance, preferably within property development, construction, real estate, or related fields.
• Strong analytical and financial reporting skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive financial data.
• Strong organisational and teamwork skills.
• Strong presentation and stakeholder-management skills.
• Proficiency with accounting software (e.g., Sage, QuickBooks, Zoho, ERP systems).
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong understanding of tax regulations and compliance requirements.
• Understanding of accounting standards and best practices in the construction/property development industry.

What We Offer 

• Remuneration: NGN 500,000- NGN 600,000
• Annual Leave
• HMO

Location: Ikoyi, Lagos, Nigeria

Work Hours: 9 am- 6 pm, Monday-Friday