About this role
The role is for an Accountant to manage financial operations for a Lagos-based employer. It involves maintaining books, preparing financial reports, handling payables and receivables, payroll inputs, and stock costing. The position requires ensuring tax filings and compliance, liaising with tax authorities and auditors, and monitoring budgets for cost control. The employer seeks someone with a background in accounting or related fields, ideally with professional membership and relevant retail experience. The role focuses on accuracy, integrity and detailed financial management.
What you would do
- Maintain books of accounts and reconcile daily sales.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports.
- Process payables, receivables and payroll inputs.
- Manage inventory costing and stock reconciliations.
- Handle tax filings and compliance (VAT, PAYE, WHT, CIT) and liaise with FIRS and auditors.
- Monitor budgets and flag cost-control issues.
What they are asking for
- BSc/HND in Accounting, Finance or related field.
- ICAN or ANAN membership (or in progress) is an advantage.
- 3+ years accounting experience, preferably in retail.
- Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage) and Excel.
- High integrity, accuracy and strong attention to detail.
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