Accountant

Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate, complete, and up-to-date financial records for all subsidiaries, ensuring proper documentation and filing in accordance with statutory requirements.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated financial statements for the group, including inter-company reconciliations and eliminations.
• Ensure compliance with industry-specific regulations, including real estate construction accounting (e.g., project cost tracking), REIT fund management, microfinance bank prudential guidelines, fintech payment reconciliation, and hospitality revenue accounting.
• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and periodic forecasts for each business unit, monitoring actual performance against budget and providing variance analysis.
• Compute, file, and remit all applicable taxes (CIT, VAT, WHT, PAYE) across the group, ensuring timely compliance with FIRS and state revenue authorities.
• Oversee the processing of vendor payments, contractor milestone payments, and customer/tenant/investor receipts, ensuring accuracy and timely settlement.
• Reconcile multiple bank accounts daily, monitor cash flow across entities, and prepare cash position reports for management.
• Generate financial reports (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow) with insights on profitability, cost drivers, and revenue trends for each subsidiary.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors, providing required schedules, ledgers, and explanations during periodic audits.
• Review and strengthen internal controls, recommend process efficiencies, and ensure adherence to group financial policies.
  

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field from a recognized institution.
• Minimum of 4 years of post-qualification experience in a similar role, with practical experience in at least two of the following sectors: real estate development, construction, REIT investment, fintech, microfinance banking, or hospitality.
• Professional certification is mandatory (e.g., ICAN, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent).
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, Nigerian tax laws, and industry-specific regulations (e.g., CBN guidelines for microfinance banks, SEC rules for REITs).
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage, or ERP systems) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and manage multiple entities with minimal supervision.
  

Preferred Attributes:

• Experience with group consolidation and inter-company transactions.
• Familiarity with payment gateway reconciliation for fintech operations.
• Knowledge of construction job costing and revenue recognition (IFRS 15).