Accountant

Job title: Accountant

A consumer finance organisation is recruiting a full-time Accountant in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, through Elevated HR Limited. The position supports the accuracy of financial reporting, lending-related accounting, internal controls and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements, management reports and accurate general ledger reconciliations.
• Oversee loan disbursements, repayments, interest recognition and portfolio tracking.
• Maintain controls, conduct audits and prepare statutory and regulatory submissions, including VAT and SCUML reporting.
• Reconcile income and customer repayments, investigate discrepancies and review account statements.
• Prepare forecasts, budgets and financial variance analyses.
• Monitor lending portfolio performance and identify relevant financial risks or opportunities.
• Provide guidance to accounting colleagues and work with auditors, regulators and other stakeholders.
• Improve accounting processes and support cost-effective financial management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.

• Four to six years’ relevant accounting experience, preferably in financial services.

• ICAN, ACCA or equivalent professional certification is an advantage.

• Knowledge of loan accounting, financial reporting, portfolio management and regulatory compliance.

• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.

• Strong judgement, accuracy, leadership, analytical and communication skills.

• About the hiring company

• The hiring company provides consumer finance and lending solutions to small businesses and individuals. Its services use technology and customer-focused processes to support borrowing and repayment.

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