Accountant

Accountant at a Leading Cosmetics Organisation - Maurice Xandra Solutions Limited Lagos, Nigeria

Job Summary

• Our client is seeking a meticulous and qualified Accountant to manage its day-to-day accounting operations and ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining financial records, preparing monthly management accounts, managing tax and statutory compliance, performing reconciliations, supporting external audits, and monitoring internal financial controls.
• The role requires a commercially minded accounting professional with strong knowledge of Nigerian tax regulations and the ability to manage multiple financial deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records in the organisation's accounting system
• Prepare monthly management accounts including income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement
• Process accounts payable and receivable transactions and perform regular reconciliations
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliation statements and resolve outstanding items
• Compute and remit monthly PAYE, VAT, withholding tax, pension, and NSITF contributions within statutory deadlines
• Maintain the fixed asset register and compute depreciation in line with company policy
• Coordinate and support the annual external audit, preparing all required audit schedules
• Prepare quarterly budget-versus-actual variance analyses and report key findings to management
• Liaise with banks, FIRS, and other regulatory bodies on routine financial and compliance matters
• Implement and monitor internal financial controls to safeguard company assets

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
• ICAN Associate member or active ICAN/ACCA student with significant examinations completed
• Minimum of 4 -7 years of relevant accounting experience in a structured organization
• Strong knowledge of Nigerian tax laws including CITA, PITA, and VAT Act
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and financial modelling
• Thorough understanding of FIRS as applicable to financial statement preparation
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously without compromising quality.

Application Question(s):

• How many years of relevant accounting experience do you have, and have you worked in a structured FMCG or manufacturing environment?
• What is your current ICAN or ACCA status, and how many professional examinations have you completed?
• Describe your practical experience with Nigerian tax compliance, including PAYE, VAT, withholding tax, pension, NSITF, and FIRS-related filings.

Application Closing Date

Not Specified.