Accountant

JOB TITLE: ACCOUNTANT

Role Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented Accountant to manage the company’s financial records, loan transactions, investment activities, reconciliations, cash flow, payroll, and financial reporting. The ideal candidate must have experience in a financial services, investment, or lending organisation, with strong accounting knowledge and proficiency in ERPs and Microsoft Excel.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records, including loan disbursements, repayments, interest income, investments, expenses, and other transactions.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable, monitor loan repayments, track outstanding balances, and reconcile customer accounts.
• Prepare bank reconciliations, monthly financial reports, and other management accounts.
• Monitor cash flow, investment income, loan portfolios, and company expenses.
• Support payroll processing, tax payments, statutory deductions, and other regulatory compliance requirements.
• Use ERP Softwares and Microsoft Excel to maintain accounting records, track transactions, and prepare financial reports.
• Assist with budgeting, financial analysis, month-end and year-end closing, and audit preparation.
• Verify financial transactions and supporting documents to ensure accuracy, proper authorisation, and compliance with company policies.
• Maintain organised financial records and ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and financial regulations.
• Perform other accounting duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• 3–4 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in an investment, lending, or financial services company.
• Proven experience in financial reporting, reconciliations, cash flow management, and accounts payable and receivable.
• Knowledge of loan accounting, interest calculations, loan repayment tracking, and investment transactions.
• Practical knowledge of payroll accounting, taxation, statutory compliance, budgeting, and audit procedures.
• Proficiency in ERP, Microsoft Excel, and other relevant accounting software.
• Strong numerical, analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, prioritise tasks, and meet deadlines.

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline.
• ICAN Certification is compulsory.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Good understanding of loan and investment operations within a financial services environment.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work with management, auditors, and other stakeholders.

How to Apply:

Qualified candidates should send CV and cover letter to [email protected]

We are an equal opportunity employer. Applications are encouraged from qualified candidates without discrimination on grounds of ethnicity, marital status, gender, age, religion, disability status or political persuasio

Pay: ₦400,000.00 - ₦500,000.00 per month

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Yaba