Accountant

An Agro Allied Retail Company is recruiting suitable candidates to fill the position below: 

Job Title: Accountant

Location: Ikeja, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Role Overview

• The accountant will be responsible for managing the company's day-to-day accounting operations, maintaining accurate financial records, processing financial transactions, and supporting statutory compliance.
• The role will ensure proper bookkeeping, timely financial reporting, and provide reliable financial information to support business operations and decision-making.

Key Responsibilities
Financial Accounting & Reporting:

• Maintain accurate accounting records and general ledger entries.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Perform bank, ledger, and account reconciliations.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities.

Accounts & Treasury:

• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Process invoices, payments, receipts, and customer billing.
• Monitor cash flow and maintain accurate cash records.
• Track business expenses and maintain supporting documentation.
• Manage petty cash and ensure proper reconciliation where applicable.

Compliance & Audit:

• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and statutory requirements.
• Prepare schedules to support VAT, PAYE, WHT, and other regulatory filings.
• Maintain accurate financial records for audit and regulatory purposes.
• Support external auditors by preparing required schedules and documentation.
• Ensure adherence to established financial policies and procedures.

Financial Analysis & Stakeholder Support:

• Support preparation of budgets.
• Liaise with banks, auditors, vendors and relevant regulatory agencies on routine finance matters.
• Monitor expenses against budget.
• Provide timely financial information and reports to management.
• Support cross-functional teams on finance-related matters.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Admin, or related discipline.
• 3–5 years of accounting experience.
• Experience with ERP/accounting software (e.g., Sage, QuickBooks, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics)
• ACA, ACCA, or ICAN qualification is an advantage.

Required Skills & Competencies:
Technical Skills:

• Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, reconciliations, and accounting principles.
• Experience with accounting software and ERP systems.
• Budgeting, financial analysis, and statutory compliance.
• Experience preparing financial records for audit purposes.

Core Competencies:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• High level of integrity and confidentiality.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and meet deadlines.
• Proactive, accountable, and committed to continuous improvement.

Salary
N400,000 - N450,000 per month.