About this role
An Abuja based telecommunications company is recruiting an Accountant to manage financial records, reconciliations, statutory tax compliance, reporting and day-to-day accounting in line with Nigerian regulations, IFRS and internal controls. The role involves maintaining books, completing reconciliations, managing payables and receivables, payroll deductions, filing statutory returns, preparing management accounts and cash flow analysis, and supporting audits and budgeting. The position targets candidates with a solid accounting background and experience in regulated services or telecommunications is a plus. Experience with accounting software and strong Excel skills are required.
What you would do
- Maintain books of account and general ledger.
- Prepare monthly reconciliations for bank, suppliers, customers and intercompany accounts.
- Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
- Prepare payroll schedules and statutory deductions.
- Compute and file VAT, WHT, PAYE, CIT and other statutory returns.
- Prepare monthly management accounts, cash-flow reports and budget vs actual analyses.
- Maintain the fixed asset register and petty cash.
- Support budgeting, forecasting, external audits and tax audits.
- Maintain effective financial records and internal controls.
- Meet month-end and statutory deadlines.
What they are asking for
- Bachelor's Degree or HND in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
- ACA (ICAN) or ACCA qualification required; ACTI qualification advantageous.
- 3–5 years post-qualification accounting experience.
- Experience in Telecommunications or regulated services is advantageous.
- Hands-on experience with Sage, QuickBooks, Zoho Books, ERP or similar systems.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Knowledge of IFRS and Nigerian tax legislation.
- Strong analytical, reporting and reconciliation skills.
- High accuracy, integrity and attention to detail.
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