About this role
Petromech Engineering United Limited in Lagos seeks an experienced Accountant to manage accounting, financial reporting and tax compliance for its factory and workshop operations. The role requires thorough knowledge of Nigerian accounting practices and tax requirements, with the ability to handle daily accounts, tax returns, and produce financial reports. The company specializes in waste management and operates a 2,500 m2 workshop for mechanical maintenance, repair and fabrication services. The position involves independent daily accounting, preparation of financial statements, and interaction with tax authorities and auditors as needed.
What you would do
- Maintain complete and accurate accounting records, including ledgers and supporting documents
- Close monthly and year-end accounts and prepare financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow) and supporting schedules
- Coordinate annual financial statements with external auditors for statutory audits
- Prepare management reports on financial performance, expenses, receivables, liabilities and cash flow
- Perform reconciliations of bank, cash, suppliers, customers and intercompany accounts
- Record NGN and foreign currency transactions and manage exchange differences
- Calculate, prepare and submit monthly tax returns (VAT, WHT, PAYE) and coordinate timely remittance
- Prepare annual company income tax computations and returns and manage employer returns and development levy calculations
- Maintain a tax compliance calendar and reconcile tax accounts, tracking WHT credits
- Support tax audits and liaise with relevant tax authorities and HR for payroll remittances
What they are asking for
- Bachelor's degree or HND in Accounting, Finance or related discipline
- Minimum 5 years of relevant accounting experience in Nigeria, preferably in manufacturing or industrial operations
- Knowledge of Nigerian tax legislation and compliance requirements
- Experience preparing monthly and annual tax returns
- Ability to independently prepare financial statements through year-end
- Strong computer skills, including advanced Excel and ERP/accounting software
- Experience with electronic tax filing and payments processes
- Understanding of payroll, inventory accounting, cost control and bank reconciliations
- ICAN, ACCA or ANAN qualification is an advantage
- Ability to meet deadlines and communicate financial information clearly to management
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