Accountant

Nigerian Capital Development Fund (NCDF) Group Plc is an impact investor focused on emerging markets. The NCDFGroup acts as a strategic umbrella for a diverse range of emerging ventures, encompassing Financial Technology, Affordable Green Housing & Renewable Energy, Entertainment & Media and Training & Mobility sectors. Our aim is to establish financially viable businesses that solve social and environmental problems.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Accountant

Job Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Role Description

• The Accountant is a full-time, on-site role based in Lagos, responsible for maintaining accurate financial records and supporting effective financial management across NCDF Group.
• The role includes working with international subsidiaries, preparing and posting journal entries, reconciling bank and ledger accounts, managing accounts payable and receivable, and assisting with month-end and year-end closing activities.
• The Accountant will prepare financial reports, support budgeting and forecasting, and ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, tax regulations, and internal controls.
• Day-to-day tasks also involve monitoring cash flow, supporting audits, responding to internal and external financial queries, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to provide clear financial insights.
• The ideal candidate will contribute to strengthening financial discipline and transparency within the Group’s broader capital and execution platform.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; professional certification (e.g., ICAN, ACA, ACCA) is highly beneficial.
• Relevant experience in corporate, investment, or financial services environments, ideally with exposure to capital markets or institutional platforms.
• Strong core accounting capabilities, including general ledger management, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
• Proficiency in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis to support decision-making and performance monitoring.
• Experience with tax compliance, regulatory reporting, and audit support, including familiarity with Nigerian financial regulations and standards.
• Competence in using accounting and ERP software, as well as MS Excel and other analytical tools for data management and reporting.
• Attention to detail, strong numerical and analytical skills, and the ability to maintain accurate, timely records under defined controls.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work with cross-functional teams and present financial information clearly.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Position as the subject of the email.