About this role
The role is for an Accountant based in Lagos, responsible for day-to-day bookkeeping, financial reporting and providing reliable financial information to support business operations and decision making. The position involves maintaining accurate records, processing financial transactions, and assisting with statutory compliance. The role supports financial planning, budgeting and liaises with banks, auditors, vendors and regulators as needed. It targets candidates with several years of accounting experience and relevant qualifications. The employer is an agro allied retail company operating in Lagos.
What you would do
- Maintain accounting records and general ledger entries accurately
- Perform bank, ledger and account reconciliations
- Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports
- Support month-end and year-end closing activities
- Monitor cash flow and maintain cash records
- Track expenses and maintain supporting documentation
- Manage petty cash and reconcile where applicable
- Process invoices, payments, receipts and customer billing
- Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable
- Prepare schedules for VAT, PAYE, WHT and other regulatory filings
What they are asking for
- 3–5 years of accounting experience
- Experience with ERP or accounting software (e.g., Sage, QuickBooks, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics)
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Admin or related discipline
- ACA, ACCA or ICAN qualification is an advantage
- Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency
- Strong knowledge of financial reporting, reconciliations and accounting principles
- Experience with accounting software and ERP systems
- Budgeting, financial analysis and statutory compliance
- Experience preparing financial records for audit
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
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