Accountant

Job Position: Accountant

Ellasot Consulting - Our client, a reputable organization, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Accountant

Job Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• Our client is recruiting on behalf of a reputable organization for a proactive, organized, and results-driven Accountant to oversee daily operations, coordinate staff activities, and ensure efficient service delivery.
• The successful candidate would be responsible for managing the organization's financial records, preparing financial reports, monitoring income and expenses, reconciling accounts, and ensuring accurate financial documentation and compliance with applicable financial regulations.
• The role supports effective budgeting, cash flow management, and informed business decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records, including income, expenses, invoices, and payments.

• Prepare monthly financial statements, management reports, and other accounting reports.

• Manage accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely processing of invoices and payments.

• Perform bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies in financial records.

• Monitor cash flow, track expenditures, and support budget preparation and financial planning.

• Process payroll and maintain accurate payroll records where applicable.

• Ensure proper documentation and filing of receipts, invoices, payment vouchers, and other financial transactions.

• Assist with tax calculations, statutory deductions, tax fillings, and other regulatory compliance requirements.

• Monitor financial transactions to ensure compliance with company policies and accounting procedures.

• Support internal and external audits by providing relevant financial records and documentation.

• Identify financial discrepancies, errors, or irregularities and recommend corrective actions.

• Prepare periodic financial reports for management review and decision-making.

• Requirements and Qualifications

• Minimum of an HND or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.

• 2–3 years of relevant accounting experience is preferred.

• Integrity and financial confidentiality

• Professional accounting qualification or membership progress with ICAN, ACCA, or an equivalent body is an advantage.

• Good knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and tax compliance.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.

• Strong numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

• High level of accuracy, integrity, confidentiality, and attention to detail.

• Good communication, organizational, and time-management skills.

Key Competencies:

• Financial reporting and record-keeping
• Bank and account reconciliation
• Budgeting and cost control
• Accounts payable and receivable management
• Tax and statutory compliance
• Microsoft Excel and accounting software
• Analytical thinking and attention to detail
• Integrity and financial confidentiality

Salary

N140,000 - N170,000 monthly.