Trainee Accountant

Job Posting

At Genesis Group, we've been living our dreams and redefining the world of hospitality for over three decades. Our journey has been characterized by excellence in a wide range of services, including Catering, Hotels, Restaurants, and Cinemas. With a team of over 10,000 dedicated professionals and 30 locations spanning across Nigeria and beyond, we take pride in delivering exceptional experiences to our valued customers.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Trainee Accountant

Locations: Abuja, Port Harcourt - Rivers & Abia

Employment Type: Full-time

Summary

• A Trainee Accountant Job Description is an entry-level position focused on supporting finance teams while learning core accounting functions under the supervision of qualified accountants.

Core Responsibilities

• Bookkeeping & Data Entry: Record financial transactions, post journal entries, and maintain general and fixed asset ledgers.
• Reconciliations: Assist in reconciling bank statements, vendor/customer accounts, and monthly general ledger accounts.
• Month-End & Reporting Support: Help prepare month-end close documents, financial statements, and basic cash flow or management reports.
• Compliance & Audits: Organize financial documents for internal and external audits, and assist with VAT or tax return preparations.
• Administrative Assistance: Handle filing, respond to client or internal inquiries, and track accounting deadlines.

Key Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Business Administration.
• Professional Development: Active progress toward or willingness to study for a professional accounting certification (such as ACCA, CIMA, ICAN, or AAT).
• Technical

Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with accounting software or ERP systems (such as QuickBooks, Xero, or SAP).
• Competencies: Strong attention to detail, good numerical and analytical abilities, basic knowledge of GAAP or IFRS principles, and high integrity for handling confidential data.

Application Closing Date

30th November, 2026.