Junior Accountant

Junior Accountant

• Job Type Full Time , Hybrid
• Qualification BA/BSc/HND
• Experience 0 - 2 years
• Location Lagos
• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Support internal and external audit processes.
• Ensure payments are properly authorized and aligned with approved budgets.
• Record financial transactions accurately in accounting systems.
• Maintain organized documentation and filing systems for financial records.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Handle financial data with strict confidentiality.
• Prepare monthly reconciliations of payable accounts.
• Liaise with vendors to resolve discrepancies and respond to inquiries.
• Monitor accounts payable aging and support timely payments.
• Generate and issue invoices for services and other revenue streams.
• Perform regular (weekly/monthly) receivable reconciliations.
• Track outstanding receivables and follow up to ensure timely collections.
• Support compliance with applicable tax laws and regulations.
• Assist in preparing and filing statutory tax returns (e.g., VAT, WHT, PAYE).
• Maintain accurate tax documentation and assist with regulatory correspondence.
• Assist in preparing and updating vendor payment schedules.
• Support preparation of monthly bank reconciliation statements.
• Track expenses, reimbursements, and general cash operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, or Accounting.

• 0–2 years of relevant experience (internships or NYSC experience acceptable).

• Basic knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with accounting software is a plus.

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work independently and within a team.

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