Accountant

Responsibilities:

Maintain accurate and up-to-date accounting records, including income, expenses, payments, receipts, and journals.

Manage accounts payable and receivable and ensure timely reconciliation.

Track and reconcile client property payments, outstanding balances, deposits, and instalments.

Maintain financial records for individual real estate projects.

Monitor construction and project-related expenses against approved budgets.

Prepare monthly management accounts, cash-flow reports, expense reports, and other financial statements.

Perform regular bank and account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.

Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and monitoring of project profitability.

Review payment requests and supporting documents to ensure proper approvals and documentation.

Monitor supplier, contractor, and vendor accounts.

Assist with payroll, staff expenses, and reimbursements.

Ensure compliance with applicable tax and statutory requirements.

Support internal and external audits and maintain proper financial documentation.

Identify financial discrepancies, risks, or unusual transactions and promptly report them to management.

Provide financial information and analysis to support business and project decisions.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree/HND in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

3–5 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in real estate, construction, or a project-based business.

ICAN/ACCA qualification or progress toward qualification is an advantage.

Strong knowledge of accounting principles and Nigerian tax requirements.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software such as QuickBooks, Sage, Odoo, Zoho Books, or similar.

Experience with project accounting, client payment tracking, and financial reporting is highly desirable.

Key Skills:

Strong numerical and analytical skills

Excellent attention to detail

Financial reporting and reconciliation

Budgeting and cash-flow management

Strong organisational and record-keeping skills

Integrity and confidentiality

Ability to identify errors and financial discrepancies

Good communication and problem-solving skills

Ability to work independently and meet deadlines