Responsibilities:

Prepare comprehensive financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, on a monthly and quarterly basis using the accrual basis of accounting.
Perform thorough bank, cash, and ledger reconciliations on a regular basis and resolve all variances promptly.
Manage the full accounts payable and receivable cycle, including invoice processing, vendor payments, and customer collections.
Maintain and oversee petty cash operations, including disbursement tracking and periodic counts.
Compute and remit all statutory obligations accurately and on time, VAT, Withholding Tax (WHT), PAYE, pension contributions, and Company Income Tax (CIT).
Maintain a well-structured general ledger and chart of accounts within the company's accounting tool.
Generate and analyse management reports, variance analyses, and financial dashboards to support business decision-making.
Ensure all financial documentation is organised, audit-ready, and properly archived.
Liaise with external auditors, tax consultants, and relevant regulatory bodies as required.
Identify process gaps and proactively recommend improvements to internal controls and financial procedures.

Requirements:

Minimum of HND or B.Sc. in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
A professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, or part-qualification in view) is a strong added advantage
Minimum of 2 years of hands-on accounting experience in a structured commercial environment
Prior experience in a trading, import, or e-commerce business is an advantage
Deep, working knowledge of accounting standards, including but not limited to IAS 1, IAS 2, IAS 7, IAS 16, and IFRS 15
Proven ability to independently prepare full financial statements from the trial balance to the final accounts
Strong understanding of Nigerian tax regulations, VAT Act, PITA, CITA, Pension Reform Act and experience with statutory filings.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, SUMIFS, pivot tables, and financial modelling.
Hands-on experience with at least one accounting software (Sage, QuickBooks, Odoo, or similar ERP platforms)
Experience with cash flow management and the indirect method of cash flow preparation is required.

Core Competencies:

Exceptional attention to detail and a zero-tolerance approach to errors.
High level of personal discipline and the ability to work independently without micromanagement
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Integrity and strict confidentiality in handling financial information.
Ability to meet deadlines consistently, including statutory filing deadlines.
Good communication skills, able to present financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders.

Remuneration: NGN 180,000 Monthly

What We Offer

Location: New Garage, Ibadan, Oyo State

Accountant