Accountant

Responsibilities:

Maintain accurate financial records, ledgers, journals, and reconciliations

Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports

Manage accounts payable and receivable (corporate and project-level)

Process payroll and statutory remittances (PAYE, Pension, NHF)

Prepare and file tax returns (VAT, WHT, CIT); liaise with FIRS and state revenue authorities

Track project budgets and expenditures; provide variance and cost analysis

Monitor cash flow and prepare forecasts

Support financial documentation for partnerships and joint ventures

Maintain organised physical and digital financial filing systems

Liaise with external auditors, tax consultants, and financial institutions

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field

Minimum 2 years post-qualification accounting experience

ICAN, ACCA membership, or progress is an advantage

Real estate/construction/property development experience is a plus

Strong knowledge of Nigerian tax laws and reporting standards

Proficiency in QuickBooks, Sage, or Xero

Advanced Excel (pivot tables, financial models, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP)

Ability to use AI tools (ChatGPT, Copilot) for workflow efficiency

Familiarity with Google Workspace, OneDrive, or SharePoint