Accountant

Talent City - Our client is a leading conglomerate operating in the Fintech, Oil and Gas, Technology, and Media, renowned for its commitment to excellence, innovation, and inclusive growth.

They are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Accountant

Job Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports to: Head of Accounts

Job Overview

• As an Accountant, you will be responsible for managing day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial records, compliance with statutory requirements, and timely reporting.
• The role supports financial planning, controls, and decision-making by maintaining integrity in financial data and contributing to efficient financial processes.

Key Responsibilities
Financial Accounting & Reporting:

• Prepare and maintain accurate general ledger entries in line with accounting standards.
• Ensure timely preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Perform month-end and year-end closing activities, including accruals and adjustments.
• Prepare management accounts and variance analysis to support business decisions.
• Maintain proper documentation and audit trails for all financial transactions.

Accounts Payable & Receivable:

• Process supplier invoices, verify accuracy, and ensure timely payments.
• Manage accounts receivable, issue invoices, monitor collections, and follow up on outstanding balances.
• Reconcile vendor and customer accounts regularly.
• Ensure proper approval and documentation for all payments and receipts.

Banking & Reconciliations:

• Perform daily and monthly bank reconciliations.
• Monitor cash flow and ensure adequate liquidity for operations.
• Liaise with banks on transactions, documentation, and account management.
• Investigate and resolve reconciliation discrepancies promptly.

Taxation & Statutory Compliance:

• Prepare and remit statutory deductions including VAT, WHT, PAYE, and other applicable taxes.
• Ensure compliance with relevant tax laws and regulatory requirements.
• Support tax audits and respond to queries from tax authorities.
• Maintain up-to-date records for statutory filings and compliance.

Budgeting & Financial Control:

• Support the budgeting and forecasting process.
• Track actual performance against budgets and investigate variances.
• Ensure adherence to internal controls, financial policies, and procedures.
• Identify process improvement opportunities to enhance efficiency and cost control.

Audit & Risk Management:

• Support internal and external audit processes by providing required documentation.
• Ensure compliance with audit recommendations and corrective actions.
• Assist in strengthening internal control systems to mitigate financial risks.

Collaboration & Support:

• Work closely with other departments to ensure accurate financial data.
• Provide financial support and clarification to non-finance stakeholders.
• Assist in special projects and ad-hoc financial analysis as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• 5-7 years of relative accounting experience.
• Professional qualification (ICAN, ACCA, or equivalent) is mandatory.
• Experience working with accounting/ERP software (e.g., Sage, SAP, Oracle, Zoho, or similar).
• Strong understanding of Nigerian tax laws and financial regulations.