About this role
Koopersmith Professional Services Limited in Lagos is hiring a full-time Accountant to manage financial records, provide accurate financial reporting, monitor income and expenditure, and support financial management. The role requires understanding of accounting principles, tax compliance, and internal controls. The successful candidate will maintain records, reconcile accounts, prepare financial statements, and ensure proper documentation of all transactions.
What you would do
- Maintain up-to-date financial records of income, expenditure, assets and liabilities.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports including P&L, balance sheet and cash flow statements.
- Process supplier invoices and payment requests; monitor and follow up on overdue payments.
- Reconcile supplier and customer accounts; verify supporting documents before processing transactions.
- Perform regular bank reconciliations and manage cash flow; maintain petty cash records.
- Assist with tax compliance and filing of applicable tax returns and statutory payments.
- Support budgeting and forecasting; monitor expenditure against budgets.
- Support internal and external audits with relevant records and documentation.
- Assist with payroll preparation and verification where applicable.
- Collaborate with other departments to ensure proper financial documentation and system improvements.
What they are asking for
- Bachelor's degree or HND in accounting, finance or related discipline.
- 2–5 years of relevant accounting experience.
- Professional certification such as ICAN or ACCA, or progress towards certification is an added advantage.
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting and internal controls.
- Good understanding of Nigerian tax and statutory compliance.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage) or similar.
- Experience in bank reconciliation, accounts payable and receivable, and financial reporting.
- Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent attention to detail, organisation and time-management.
- High integrity and confidentiality.
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