Compliance Accountant

Ignite Energy Access

Ignite Energy Access is an Abu Dhabi-based leader in distributed renewable energy solutions, dedicated to providing affordable, reliable, and sustainable electricity to underserved communities across Africa. Now operating across 12 countries and serving over 15million people. Through innovative technology, scalable business models, and impact-driven financing, Ignite Power is transforming lives, fostering economic growth, and driving the continent’s clean energy transition.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Compliance Accountant

Location: Ikeja, Lagos

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Purpose / Mission

• The Accountant will play a key role on the finance and accounting team.
• The role is expected to actively participate in compliance activities, month-end close, preparing, or reviewing all monthly reconciliations.
• The accountant will report directly to the Tax coordinator and work closely with all other departments.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and accurate filing of all tax returns, including personal and company income tax, sales tax, withholding tax, and other relevant taxes.
• Stay up to date with changes in tax laws and regulations and adapt to the organization's processes and strategies accordingly.
• Preparation of tax provisions and financial statements to comply with accounting standards.
• Ensure 0% fines because of non-compliance with statutory obligations
• Review weekly payment schedules to ensure accurate taxes have been applied.
• Process and obtain all regulatory certificates, e.g. TCC, etc.
• Participate actively in desk reviews and tax audits to ensure prompt closure.
• Reconcile all compliance related general ledgers and propose journals for adjustment postings (monthly).
• Monitor the insurance tracker to ensure zero risk exposure at every point in time through prompt policy renewals, new asset insurance cover and extension of cover with adequate sum insured.
• Participate in annual external audits from a compliance standpoint and collaborate with other team members in other areas as necessary.
• Effectively manage the relationships with external stakeholders within your purview (tax consultants, insurance brokers, vendors, auditors, etc).
• Participate in all compliance related projects by carrying out assigned tasks.

Qualifications and Experience

• HND/Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or any related qualification
• Relevant professional certifications (ACA, ACCA, CFA, etc.) Preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar role.
• Language(s): English

Knowledge and Skills:

• Computer, Excel skills, and accounting systems (preferably Odoo)
• Attention to detail, strong organizational skills
• Enjoy working with a team to achieve joint goals
• Demonstration of integrity and honesty
• Demonstrated resourcefulness in proposing new ways of driving accounting efficiency.
• Strong experience in income statements and balance sheet analysis.

Application Closing Date

7th October, 2026.