Accountant

Leen Premium Limited

Leen Premium Limited is a dynamic and quality-driven company committed to delivering excellence in the production and distribution of premium bottled water and related products. Established with a focus on health, safety, and customer satisfaction, the company operates in compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Accountant

Location: Sango-Ota, Ogun

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Accountant will be responsible for managing the company's financial records, monitoring income and expenditure, preparing financial reports, ensuring accurate bookkeeping, and supporting management in making sound financial decisions.
• The Accountant must maintain proper financial controls and ensure that all financial transactions are properly documented and accounted for.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Record Keeping:

• Record and maintain accurate daily financial transactions.
• Maintain proper records of income, expenses, purchases, sales, receipts and payments.
• Reconcile cash, bank and other financial accounts regularly.
• Ensure that all financial documents are properly filed and easily accessible.
• Monitor and maintain accurate records of company assets and liabilities.

Accounts Payable and Receivable:

• Prepare and process payments to suppliers and service providers.
• Monitor outstanding customer balances and follow up on receivables.
• Prepare invoices, receipts and payment documentation.
• Maintain accurate supplier and customer account records.
• Ensure payments are properly authorized before processing.

Payroll and Staff Records:

• Prepare monthly payroll and salary schedules.
• Ensure accurate calculation of salaries, deductions, allowances and other benefits.
• Maintain records of staff advances, loans and deductions.
• Work with HR to ensure payroll information is accurate and up to date.

Cash and Bank Management:

• Monitor daily cash inflows and outflows.
• Prepare bank reconciliation statements.
• Monitor company bank balances and cash position.
• Ensure proper documentation and authorization of withdrawals and payments.
• Report unusual or unauthorized financial transactions to management.

Financial Reporting:

• Prepare daily, weekly and monthly financial reports.
• Prepare income and expenditure statements.
• Provide management with financial information required for decision-making.
• Monitor actual expenditure against approved budgets.
• Highlight significant variances and financial risks to management.

Tax and Statutory Compliance:

• Assist in preparing and maintaining records required for tax and statutory obligations.
• Ensure proper documentation for PAYE, pension, NSITF, NHF, VAT and other applicable statutory obligations.
• Liaise with relevant consultants, auditors and government agencies when required.
• Keep abreast of changes in applicable accounting and tax requirements.

Inventory and Cost Control:

• Work closely with the Store and Production departments to monitor stock movement.
• Reconcile stock records with accounting records.
• Monitor raw material, packaging material and finished-product costs.
• Identify unusual stock losses, wastage or discrepancies and report them to management.
• Assist in determining production costs and profitability.

Audit and Internal Control:

• Maintain proper documentation for internal and external audits.

• Assist auditors by providing requested financial records and explanations.

• Ensure compliance with company financial policies and procedures.

• Identify weaknesses in financial controls and recommend improvements.

• Help prevent fraud, financial errors and unauthorized expenditures.

• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

The Accountant will be assessed based on:

• Accuracy and completeness of financial records.

• Timely preparation of financial reports.

• Accuracy of payroll and payment schedules.

• Timely bank and cash reconciliations.

• Proper monitoring of receivables and payables.

• Effective cost and expense control.

• Compliance with tax and statutory obligations.

• Accuracy of inventory and production cost records.

• Timely identification and reporting of financial discrepancies.

• Proper maintenance of accounting documents and records.

• Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree / HND in Accounting, Finance, Banking & Finance, or a related field.

• Professional accounting qualification or membership of a recognized accounting body is an added advantage.

• 2–4 years' relevant accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing, FMCG or a related industry.

• Good knowledge of bookkeeping and financial reporting.

• Experience with accounting software such as QuickBooks, Sage or similar software is an advantage.

• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.

Required Skills

• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good knowledge of accounting principles.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong organizational and record-keeping skills.
• Integrity, confidentiality and accountability.
• Ability to identify financial discrepancies and irregularities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Personal Attributes:

The successful candidate must be:

• Honest and trustworthy.
• Detail-oriented.
• Responsible and accountable.
• Disciplined and organized.
• Proactive in identifying financial issues.
• Confidential when handling company and employee financial information.
• Willing to work closely with management and other departments.

Working Relationship:

The Accountant will work closely with:

• Managing Director/General Manager
• HR/Admin Department
• Store Department
• Sales/Marketing Department
• Procurement/Supply Department
• External auditors, tax consultants and relevant government agencies

Salary

N140,000 - N200,000 per month.

Application Closing Date

2nd October, 2026.