Accountant

Job Description

• We’re looking for an organized and driven individual to join our growing team as an Accountant.
• Our choice candidate will work with our Finance and Accounts team in handling the day to day financial operations for the Company.

Duties and Responsibilities

• You will take charge of the finance department:
• Perform day to day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, computing, posting and recording accounts receivables and data.
• Prepare bills, invoices and bank deposits
• Reconcile the accounts receivable ledger to ensure that all payments are accounted for and properly posted.
• Perform bank reconciliations - the reconciliation of the bank statement against the GL and reconciliation of any assigned clearing accounts.
• Respond to audit inquiries in a timely manner; as required, make calls to the bank directly to clarify adjustments or to clarify items on the bank statements in order to reconcile activity or properly code it; liaise with auditors to confirm bank balances as of a certain date
• Generate financial statements and reports detailing accounts receivable status
• Prepares asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information.
• Documents financial transactions by entering account information.
• Recommends financial actions by analyzing accounting options.
• Summarizes current financial status by collecting information; preparing a balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports.
• Substantiates financial transactions by auditing documents.
• Maintains accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures.
• Reconciles financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.
• Secures financial information by completing database backups.
• Maintains financial security by following internal controls.
• Prepares payments by verifying documentation, and requesting disbursements.
• Answers accounting procedure questions by researching and interpreting accounting policy and regulations.
• Complies with statutory financial legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising the HOD on needed actions.
• Prepares special financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.

Role Qualifications

• B.Sc Degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration with a minimum of 5years proven working experience in a finance role
• HR experience is a plus.
• ICAN or ACCA certification, a plus
• Finance experience in an NGO space or in managing projects an advantage
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles,
• Proven ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records
• Data entry skills along with a knack for numbers
• Hands-on experience in operating spreadsheets and accounting software (Quickbooks,ERP software or SAGE 50)
• Proficiency in English and in MS Office
• Customer service orientation and negotiation skills
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

Salary

N300,000 - N400,000 per month.

Application Closing Date

31st December, 2026.

Note

• Interested candidates should not call as only qualified candidates will be contacted.
• Candidates should kindly be informed that accommodation is unavailable.