Accounting Associate

1159 Realty Nigeria Limited is one of Nigeria's fastest-growing real estate companies, committed to making property ownership accessible through innovative, affordable, and customer-focused real estate solutions. With operations across multiple locations, we specialize in the sales, development, and marketing of residential, commercial, and investment properties.

Driven by our philosophy of being "The Young and Daring," we are building a high-performance team that thrives on innovation, integrity, excellence, and execution. Our mission is not only to deliver exceptional value to our clients and make real estate acesible to young people, but also to develop professionals who are passionate about transforming the real estate industry.

At 1159 Realty, we believe that our people are our greatest asset. We foster a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, accountability, and growth, empowering every team member to make meaningful contributions while building a rewarding career.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Accounting Associate

Location: Ilorin, Kwara
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• 1159 Realty is seeking a competent, detail-oriented, and highly accountable Accounting Associate to join our team.
• The ideal candidate must have strong financial management skills, a good understanding of accounting processes, and the ability to maintain accurate financial records in a fast-paced real estate environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Confirm client payments and process invoices promptly.
• Maintain accurate payment records on the company’s WebApp.
• Compute, reconcile, and track sales commissions.
• Monitor defaulting clients and update applicable charges.
• Maintain accurate property inventory records, including sold, reserved, revoked, and cancelled units.
• Manage daily financial transactions, imprest, and expense records on QuickBooks.
• Reconcile bank statements, QuickBooks, WebApp transactions, and internal records.
• Process approved refunds, revocations, and account adjustments.
• Prepare accurate financial and management reports.
• Support payroll processing and other financial requests from HR, Customer Service, and Management.

Requirements

• A degree or HND in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Must be a Chartered Accountant and a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN).
• Relevant experience in accounting, bookkeeping, or financial operations.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks, Microsoft Excel, and Google Sheets.
• Strong numerical, analytical, and reconciliation skills.
• Excellent attention to detail, integrity, and accountability.
• Ability to meet deadlines and maintain accurate financial records.