JOB DESCRIPTION
Position: Accountant
Location: Ikoyi, Lagos
Work Arrangement: Hybrid (Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays onsite)
Salary: 600k – 700k monthly
Experience Required: 7–10 years
Employment Type: Full-time
Role Overview
The Accountant will be responsible for managing the company’s accounting operations, maintaining accurate financial records, preparing financial reports, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, and supporting effective financial management.
The ideal candidate should have strong accounting expertise, excellent attention to detail, and experience managing financial processes within a corporate, investment, real estate, or professional services environment.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & Accounting Operations
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records in line with accounting standards.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Analyse financial data and provide insights to support business decisions.
• Manage general ledger activities, reconciliations, and accounting entries.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial transactions.
Budgeting & Financial Planning
• Support the preparation and monitoring of budgets and forecasts.
• Track financial performance against approved budgets.
• Analyse variances and provide explanations for significant deviations.
• Assist management with financial planning and decision-making.
Accounts Payable & Receivable Management
• Oversee accounts payable and receivable processes.
• Ensure timely processing and reconciliation of invoices and payments.
• Monitor outstanding receivables and support effective cash flow management. Maintain proper documentation for all financial transactions.
Tax & Regulatory Compliance• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting regulations and statutory requirements.
• Support preparation of tax filings and regulatory submissions.
• Liaise with external auditors, tax consultants, and regulatory bodies when required.
• Maintain proper financial documentation for audit purposes.
Internal Controls & Audit Support
• Develop and maintain effective accounting controls and processes.
• Identify financial risks and recommend improvements.
• Support internal and external audit processes.
• Ensure compliance with company financial policies and procedures.
Financial Systems & Process Improvement
• Maintain accounting systems and ensure accurate financial data management.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and reporting efficiency.
• Support automation and improvement of accounting workflows.
Qualifications & Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Professional certification such as ICAN, ACCA, or equivalent is required.
• 7–10 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Experience managing end-to-end accounting functions.
• Strong experience in financial reporting, reconciliations, budgeting, and compliance.
• Experience within real estate, investment management, financial services, or professional services environments is an advantage.
Required Skills & Competencies
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting standards.
• Excellent financial analysis and reporting skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with accounting software and financial systems.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills.
• High level of integrity and confidentiality.
Preferred Background
Candidates with experience in:
• Investment management firms
• Real estate companies
• Financial services organizations
• Professional services firms
• Corporate finance environments will be highly considered.
Ideal Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate is a seasoned accounting professional who:
• Can independently manage accounting operations.
• Understands financial controls and reporting requirements.
• Has strong commercial awareness and business understanding.
• Can provide accurate financial insights to support management decisions.
• Demonstrates ownership, reliability, and attention to detail.
Key Deliverables
• Accurate and timely financial reports.
• Effective financial controls and reconciliations.
• Compliance with accounting and regulatory requirements.
• Improved financial processes and reporting efficiency.
• Reliable financial information to support business growth.