Accountant

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  • Lagos, Lagos State
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Job Description:We’re looking for a sharp, proactive, and detail-obsessed Accountant to join our client’s Finance & Accounts team. This is a role for someone who finds structure in spreadsheets, strategy in numbers, and satisfaction in precision. If you're excited by reporting cycles, reconciliations, and making sense of financial chaos, this could be the role for you.Who are we searching for?
  • You’re a certified accountant (ICAN or ACCA) with at least 4–6 years’ experience in a finance or accounting role
  • You’re meticulous with details and thrive in environments where accuracy isn’t optional
  • You’re comfortable with accounting systems, especially SAGE 300, and love working smarter through technology
  • You’re an efficient communicator who can coordinate with vendors, clients, and colleagues without getting flustered
  • You’re calm under pressure and can hit deadlines without compromising on quality
  • You’re reliable, analytical, and always asking: “Does this balance out?”
  • You bring integrity to everything you do, and you don’t cut corners
Your responsibilities
  • You will record and process financial transactions, invoices, receipts, payments, and expenses with zero room for error
  • You will maintain up-to-date financial records and ledgers that are always audit-ready
  • You will prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports
  • You will assist with budget preparations, financial forecasts, and variance analysis
  • You will manage accounts payable and receivable ensuring timely payments and collections
  • You will perform monthly bank reconciliations and monitor cash flow activities
  • You will liaise with vendors and clients to resolve payment queries and clarify invoices
  • You will support internal and external audits by preparing reports and documentation
  • You will ensure compliance with all statutory financial reporting requirements
  • You will help strengthen internal controls and improve financial processes
To be considered, you should have
  • A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • ICAN or ACCA certification (compulsory)
  • 4–6 years of proven experience in a core accounting or finance role
  • Strong knowledge of IFRS/GAAP accounting standards
  • Excellent proficiency in SAGE 300 and Microsoft Excel
  • High attention to detail, data accuracy, and financial integrity
  • Great communication and organizational skills
  • A track record of meeting reporting deadlines consistently
Challenges you may face in this role…
  • Urgent reporting timelines, especially during audit season
  • Aligning internal teams and external partners on payment follow-ups
  • Maintaining focus and accuracy across high-volume transaction periods
The goodies…
  • Competitive compensation and health benefits
  • Hybrid work structure (based in Lagos)
  • A collaborative and values-driven work environment
  • Exposure to cross-functional finance projects
  • Growth opportunities within a dynamic and fast-scaling organization

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