Accountant

Accountant

Elizabeth Maddeux Limited was established to address the human resource challenges faced by small and medium-scale enterprises. Our goal is to facilitate organizational growth by providing comprehensive human resource services. We specialize in industries such as banking and non-banking financial institutions, pharmaceuticals, fast-moving consumer goods, man...

Accountant

• Job Type Full Time
• Qualification BA/BSc/HND
• Experience 1 – 3 years
• Location Lagos
• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit

Job Summary

• Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accountant to manage daily financial operations, maintain accurate accounting records, and support financial reporting.
• The ideal candidate should have strong analytical skills, and a good understanding of accounting principles and financial controls.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure proper documentation of all transactions.
• Prepare and process payments, invoices, receipts, and journal entries.
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly bank reconciliations.
• Monitor accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Prepare monthly financial reports and management accounts.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow monitoring.
• Support external audits by preparing required financial documents.
• Maintain the fixed asset register and monitor asset records.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and resolve discrepancies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• 1–3 years of relevant accounting experience (experience in the real estate, construction, or property management industry is an advantage).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage, Zoho Books, or similar).
• Good understanding of financial reporting, bookkeeping, and reconciliation processes.
• Knowledge of Nigerian tax regulations and statutory compliance is an advantage.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• High level of integrity, accuracy, and attention to detail.