Head Accountant

EXPERIENCED ACCOUNTANT

Location: Ikoyi, Lagos
Salary: ₦400,000 Net Monthly
Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced, disciplined, and highly trustworthy Accountant to join our team in Ikoyi, Lagos. The ideal candidate should have strong accounting knowledge, excellent attention to detail, and a high level of integrity and accountability.

The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, monitoring financial transactions, preparing reports, supporting financial decision-making, and ensuring that accounting processes are properly followed.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records and accounting documentation.
• Record and reconcile daily financial transactions, including income, expenses, payments, and receipts.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Conduct bank, cash, and ledger reconciliations and promptly resolve discrepancies.
• Monitor accounts payable and receivable and ensure timely processing of transactions.
• Prepare invoices, payment schedules, expense reports, and other relevant financial documents.
• Monitor cash flow and provide regular financial updates to management.
• Assist with budgeting, financial planning, and expenditure monitoring.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, tax requirements, and internal financial policies.
• Maintain proper documentation and an organised financial filing system.
• Support internal and external audits when required.
• Identify financial discrepancies, control gaps, or irregularities and escalate them appropriately.
• Provide management with accurate financial information to support business decisions.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of company financial information.
• Perform other accounting and finance-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of relevant accounting experience.
• ICAN qualification or significant progress toward ICAN certification is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, reconciliations, and financial controls.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated integrity, discipline, accountability, and discretion.
• Ability to handle sensitive financial information with a high level of confidentiality.
• Candidates who live within reasonable commuting distance of Ikoyi and surrounding areas are preferred.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a mature and dependable accounting professional who takes ownership of their responsibilities and can be trusted to handle financial information and transactions responsibly.

We are particularly interested in someone who is:

• Highly disciplined and organized.
• Honest and transparent in their dealings.
• Detail-oriented and financially astute.
• Proactive in identifying and resolving issues.
• Comfortable working with deadlines and financial targets.
• Professional in conduct and communication.
• Able to demonstrate sound judgement when handling financial matters.

What We Offer

• ₦400,000 net monthly salary
• A professional work environment
• Opportunity to work closely with management
• Career growth and professional development opportunities

Pay: From ₦400,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person