Real Estate Accountant
Location: Lekki, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & General Ledger:
- Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with relevant accounting standards.
- Manage general ledger entries, journal postings, and balance sheet reconciliations.
Cash Flow & Budget Management:
- Monitor daily cash flows, track escrow accounts, and manage property transaction inflows and outflows.
- Perform budget-versus-actual variance analysis across real estate development and sales projects.
Accounts Payable & Receivable:
- Process client receipts, track buyer payment schedules, and issue property invoices.
- Review and process vendor payables, contractor invoicing, and supplier payments.
Taxation & Compliance:
- Ensure full compliance with state and federal tax obligations (VAT, WHT, CIT, PAYE).
- File periodic returns and liaise with external auditors and tax authorities.
Property Asset Tracking:
- Track property portfolio assets, land acquisition funds, and project expenditure.
- Work closely with sales, property management, and project teams to audit transaction records.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Certification: ACA / ACCA professional qualification (or currently in progress) is strongly preferred.
Experience:
- 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2 years in real estate, property development, or construction sectors.
Technical Skills:
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and specialized accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Zoho Books, or real estate ERPs).
- Strong working knowledge of tax laws and financial compliance standards.
Key Competencies:
- High attention to detail, strong analytical capabilities, and excellent verbal/written communication skills.
Salary
N500,000 - N650,000 / Month.
Application Closing Date
21st September, 2026.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications to: recruitment@khadashaafrica.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.