Financial Services

Junior Accountant

UrbanCycle Interiors and Events·Lagos, Nigeria·Full Time·Internship
Financial Servicesentry-levelFull TimeInternship
-Closes Nov 2, 2026

UrbanCycle Interiors and Events - We provide urban-class global events and standard design services.

We are recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: Junior Accountant

Location: Somolu, Lagos Employment Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

Record all income, expenses, invoices, and receipts for events and interior projects

Process vendor payments and follow up with clients on outstanding invoices

Assist in tracking project budgets and comparing actuals vs estimates

Support monthly bank reconciliation and petty cash management

Maintain organized financial records for each event and interior job

Work with events, procurement, and project teams to ensure smooth financial processes

Requirements

HND / BSc in Accounting, Finance, or related field

1-2 years' experience. NYSC graduates and interns with relevant experience are welcome

Proficient in Excel/Google Sheets. Basic knowledge of QuickBooks is an advantage

Detail-oriented, reliable, good with numbers, and able to work in a fast-paced creative environment.

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At a glance

Company

UrbanCycle Interiors and Events

Location

Lagos, Nigeria

Employment

Full Time

Work style

Internship

Experience

entry-level

Valid until

November 2, 2026

Created

October 12, 2026

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