Junior Accountant
Junior Accountant
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15-08-2025
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Job Description
The accountant palys a vital role in managing the companys financal operations ensuring accuracy in bookkeeping compliance with statutory regulations and timely reporting of financial activities. This role is centrl to the smooth running of the finance function - handling receivables payables reconciliations and supporting the preparation of financial statements and budgets.
Summary of Responsibilities
Financial Reporting
- Record all financial transactions accurately using Microsoft Excel and accounting softwar
- Prepare monthly quarterly and annual financial reports.
- Maintain up-to-date ledgers journals and other records
- Support the month-end and year-end close processes
Accounts Payable & Receivable
- Manage vendor and supplier payments ensuring timely disbursement
- Monitor receivables and follow up on outstanding balances
- Reconcile supplier statements and customer accounts regularly
Banking & Treasury
- Carry out daily bank reconciliation
- Monitor cash balances and forecast short-term liquidity needs
- Prepare and process bank transfer instructions and maintain transaction documentation
Budgeting & Expense Control
- Assist with budget preparation and variance analysis
- Monitor actual expenditures against budget allocation and report discrepancies
- Ensure appropriate approvals and documentation for all spending
Regulatory Compiiance & Audit Support
- Support the preparation and submission of tax returns (VAT WHT CIT etc.)
- Ensure compliance with financial policies internal controls and statutory obligations
- Liaise with external auditors and prepare scedules required for audits
Documentation and Process Improvement
- Maintain an accurate and organized filing system for financial records
- Contribute to improving internal processes and documentation standards
Requirements
- Bachelors degree in accounting or finance (minimum second class upper)
- 2 years of practical accounting experience
- ICAN ACCA or other recognized professional qualfications (preferred)
- Strong organizational and analytical skills
- Proficiency in Microsift excel and accounting software (e.g. QuickBooks Sage Zoho)
- Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong knowledge of Nigerian tax regulations and financial reporting standards
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Integrity Reliability and Professionalism.
Employment Type
Full Time
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