Accountant

Responsibilities:

Financial Management:

• Maintain complete and accurate financial records in accordance with company policies and applicable accounting standards.
• Prepare and submit monthly financial reports within agreed timelines.
• Process journal entries and maintain the general ledger.
• Monitor the Company's cash flow and financial position.
• Produce periodic management reports to support strategic decision-making.

Accounts Payable and Receivable:

• Manage accounts receivable and ensure prompt collection of outstanding payments.
• Process supplier and vendor payments accurately and within approved timelines.
• Monitor customer accounts and follow up on overdue balances.
• Maintain accurate records of all receivables and payables.

Bank and Cash Management:

• Perform weekly bank reconciliations and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Maintain an up-to-date cashbook and monitor daily cash movements.
• Ensure all company bank accounts are reconciled accurately and on time.

Financial Compliance:

• Ensure full compliance with all statutory and regulatory obligations, including PAYE, VAT, Withholding Tax, Company Income Tax, Pension, NSITF, HMO, and other statutory deductions.
• Prepare statutory schedules and ensure timely remittance of taxes and other regulatory payments.
• Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation.
• Ensure readiness for both internal and external audits.

Budget and Cost Control:

• Monitor actual expenditure against approved budgets.
• Prepare monthly budget variance reports.
• Support management in controlling operational costs and improving financial efficiency.

Internal Controls and Risk Management:

• Ensure all payments are properly reviewed and approved before disbursement.
• Identify, investigate, and report suspicious or irregular financial transactions.
• Recommend improvements to accounting processes and internal controls.
• Minimise financial risks and prevent avoidable financial losses.

Payroll Administration:

• Prepare monthly payroll accurately and ensure salaries are paid within approved timelines.
• Calculate statutory deductions, commissions, bonuses, and KPI-related payments.
• Generate and distribute employee payslips.
• Maintain accurate payroll records.

Financial Systems and Automation:

• Maintain accurate accounting records using approved accounting software.
• Ensure timely and accurate financial data entry.
• Support the implementation of automation initiatives to improve financial processes.
• Ensure regular backup and security of financial information.

Communication and Collaboration:

• Provide financial support to management and other departments.
• Prepare financial information required for management meetings.
• Maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Respond promptly to finance-related requests.

Responsibilities:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Professional accounting qualification or progress towards one (ACA, ACCA, ICAN, ANAN, CIMA, or equivalent) is desirable.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a similar accounting role.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting and accounting principles.
• Knowledge of Nigerian tax regulations and statutory compliance.
• Excellent Microsoft Excel and accounting software skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

The Accountant will be assessed against the following performance measures:

• Maintain 100% accuracy in financial records.
• Submit monthly financial reports by the 5th working day of each month.
• Complete weekly bank reconciliations with zero unexplained variances.
• Process vendor payments within agreed timelines.
• Reduce overdue receivables in line with company targets.
• Ensure compliance with all statutory and tax obligations.
• Maintain complete and accurate financial documentation.
• Produce monthly budget variance reports.
• Process finance requests within 24–48 hours.
• Prevent avoidable financial losses through effective internal controls.
• Maintain accurate payroll and ensure salaries are paid on time.
• Ensure invoices, journals, and financial records are correctly maintained.
• Demonstrate proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Maintain confidentiality, professionalism, and ethical standards at all times.

Core Competencies:

• Integrity and confidentiality.
• Accountability.
• Financial analysis.
• Time management.
• Organisation and planning.
• Continuous improvement mindset.
• Teamwork and collaboration.
• Professionalism.
• Customer service orientation.
• Initiative and sound judgement.