Junior Accountant

Junior Accountant

Velvot Nigeria Limited is a modern digital transformation firm specializing in business‑critical emerging technology solutions built on Microsoft technologies. As a platform‑neutral partner to Microsoft, Google, and Amazon, we deliver cloud consulting, IT services, cloud migration, and tailored digital solutions to our clients.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title Junior Accountant

Location

Surulere, Lagos

Employment Type Full-time

Reports To Finance Manager / CFO

Job Overview We are looking for a detail-oriented Accountant with at least 3 years of experience to join our finance team. In this role, you will take ownership of day-to-day financial operations and assist in driving growth within a fast-paced IT environment. The ideal candidate is an ICAN partly qualified professional who can confidently manage AR, AP, and GL processes while spearheading management account preparation.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Management Accounts:

• Prepare monthly management accounts and variance analysis reports for leadership.
• Lead end-of-month closing processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.

Accounts Receivable (AR) & Accounts Payable (AP):

• Manage full-cycle Accounts Payable, verifying vendor invoices and processing payments.
• Oversee Accounts Receivable, managing client invoicing, collections, and aging schedules.

General Ledger (GL) Management:

• Maintain the General Ledger, posting journal entries and correcting adjustments.
• Perform regular bank reconciliations and balance sheet account reviews.

Process & Tech Optimization:

• Adopt new accounting software and adapt to automated financial tech tools.
• Maintain strict attention to detail to ensure compliance and eliminate data errors.

Requirements

Education & Professional Certifications:

• Professional qualification: ICAN partly qualified (Skills or Professional level required).
• Academic degree: B.Sc. or HND in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.

Experience & Skills:

• Minimum 3 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in tech.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage) and advanced Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to learn quickly and thrive in a fast-growing IT industry.
• Exceptional attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and high integrity.

Application Closing Date

Not Specified.