Financial Accountant

Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate financial records, including invoices, receipts, payment vouchers, and supporting documentation for all events and activation projects.
• Prepare project budgets and monitor actual expenses against approved budgets.
• Track event and activation costs, ensuring proper allocation of project expenses.
• Process vendor payments and staff reimbursements in line with approved budgets and company policies.
• Reconcile project expenditures and ensure all supporting documents are complete and properly filed.
• Maintain accurate records of advances, retirements, and project expense reports.
• Prepare monthly project profitability reports and budget variance analyses.
• Assist in payroll processing and statutory remittances, including PAYE, VAT, WHT, and pension contributions.
• Conduct bank, vendor, and account reconciliations regularly.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Support the Finance Manager in preparing annual budgets and financial forecasts.
• Liaise with project managers and operations teams to ensure financial discipline throughout project execution.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Support external audits by providing required financial records and documentation.
• Monitor cash flow requirements for events and activation projects.
• Assist with procurement verification and financial review of vendor quotations where required.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 3–5 years' experience in accounting or finance with an experiential marketing agency, events company, advertising agency, or project-based environment.
• Professional certification (ICAN, ACCA, ACA, or equivalent) is an added advantage.
• Experience managing event/project budgets and vendor payments is highly desirable.
• Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Knowledge, Skills & Attitude:

• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Excellent budgeting and cost-control skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with accounting software and ERP systems.
• Strong reconciliation and financial analysis skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced events and activations environment.

Working Conditions:

• Physical: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Monday – Friday).
• May require extended work hours during project execution periods.
• Fast-paced, project-driven environment with multiple concurrent

Location: Lekki Phase One

Remuneration: NGN 500,000 Monthly