Accountant
Job summary
We are looking for a technically sound, disciplined, and detail-orientated accountant to take full ownership of the company's financial operations. The ideal candidate is not just someone who records transactions; they are to understand the story behind the numbers, ensure regulatory compliance and produce financial reports that drive decisions.
Job descriptions & requirements
Responsibilities:
- Prepare comprehensive financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, on a monthly and quarterly basis using the accrual basis of accounting.
- Perform thorough bank, cash, and ledger reconciliations on a regular basis and resolve all variances promptly.
- Manage the full accounts payable and receivable cycle, including invoice processing, vendor payments, and customer collections.
- Maintain and oversee petty cash operations, including disbursement tracking and periodic counts.
- Compute and remit all statutory obligations accurately and on time, VAT, Withholding Tax (WHT), PAYE, pension contributions, and Company Income Tax (CIT).
- Maintain a well-structured general ledger and chart of accounts within the company's accounting tool.
- Generate and analyse management reports, variance analyses, and financial dashboards to support business decision-making.
- Ensure all financial documentation is organised, audit-ready, and properly archived.
- Liaise with external auditors, tax consultants, and relevant regulatory bodies as required.
- Identify process gaps and proactively recommend improvements to internal controls and financial procedures.
Requirements:
- Minimum of HND or B.Sc. in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
- A professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, or part-qualification in view) is a strong added advantage
- Minimum of 2 years of hands-on accounting experience in a structured commercial environment
- Prior experience in a trading, import, or e-commerce business is an advantage
- Deep, working knowledge of accounting standards, including but not limited to IAS 1, IAS 2, IAS 7, IAS 16, and IFRS 15
- Proven ability to independently prepare full financial statements from the trial balance to the final accounts
- Strong understanding of Nigerian tax regulations, VAT Act, PITA, CITA, Pension Reform Act and experience with statutory filings.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, SUMIFS, pivot tables, and financial modelling.
- Hands-on experience with at least one accounting software (Sage, QuickBooks, Odoo, or similar ERP platforms)
- Experience with cash flow management and the indirect method of cash flow preparation is required.
Core Competencies:
- Exceptional attention to detail and a zero-tolerance approach to errors.
- High level of personal discipline and the ability to work independently without micromanagement
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Integrity and strict confidentiality in handling financial information.
- Ability to meet deadlines consistently, including statutory filing deadlines.
- Good communication skills, able to present financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders.
Remuneration: NGN 180,000 Monthly
What We Offer
- A structured and dynamic work environment.
- Direct exposure to end-to-end financial operations of a growing business.
- Opportunity to grow with the company.
Location: New Garage, Ibadan, Oyo State
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