About this role
Financial Accountant
- Job Type Full Time
- Qualification BA/BSc/HND
- Experience
- Location Lagos
- Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, treasury support, and bank reconciliations.
- Manage month-end and year-end closing processes and prepare timely management accounts.
- Maintain general ledger integrity and ensure compliance with IFRS and internal financial controls.
- Oversee fixed asset capitalization, asset registers, inventory controls, and reconciliations.
- Monitor CAPEX and OPEX against approved budgets and identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Analyse financial trends and provide recommendations to support business decisions.
- Ensure timely tax and statutory compliance, including VAT, WHT, CIT, PAYE, pension, and other applicable obligations.
- Coordinate internal and external audits and ensure timely resolution of audit findings.
- Supervise, mentor, and support junior finance team members.
Requirements
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Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline.
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Strong knowledge of financial reporting, IFRS, taxation, and regulatory compliance.
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Proficiency in Odoo ERP, advanced Excel, and financial data analysis; Power BI knowledge is an advantage.
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Experience in budgeting, financial modelling, reconciliations, and fixed asset and inventory management.
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Strong analytical, organisational, communication, and leadership skills.
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High integrity, attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
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Experience in the telecommunications, ISP, FTTH, or infrastructure industry is an advantage.
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Professional accounting certification and audit experience are added advantages.
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