Accountant
Location: Wuse 2, Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary
- The organization is currently seeking an extremely competent, proactive, organized, and genuinely helpful Accountant willing to grow with the company.
- The Accountant will oversee all financial and accounting functions of the agency, including reconciliation of travel transactions, invoicing, payroll, and tax reporting.
- The ideal candidate will also thoroughly review existing records, identify any outstanding issues, bring everything up to date, and establish a proper accounting system going forward.
- The ideal candidate must have a strong grasp of accounting principles and experience in the service/hospitality industry.
Responsibilities
- Maintain accurate financial records, ledgers, and bank reconciliations.
- Manage accounts receivable/payable, ensuring timely invoicing and payment collection from corporate clients.
- Identify any outstanding issues and bring everything up to date.
- Process payroll, calculate statutory deductions, and ensure compliance with Nigerian tax laws (VAT, WHT, FIRS remittances).
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and budgets for management review.
- Monitor cash flow and reconcile travel transaction fees (BSP/IATA settlements if applicable).
- Establish a proper accounting system for the company going forward.
- Assist with internal and external audits by providing required documentation.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 2–3 years of professional accounting experience (experience in a travel, hospitality, or service agency is a strong advantage).
- Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage, or ERP systems) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Candidate must be IATA certified.
- Strong knowledge of financial reporting standards and Nigerian tax regulations.
- High level of integrity, accuracy, and attention to detail.
- Reliable, proactive, and capable of working independently.
- Experience with the IATA/BSP financial reconciliation process is an added advantage.
Remuneration
N140,000 to N180,000 / month.
Application Closing Date
30th September, 2026.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified persons should please send an updated copy of their CV to: recruitment@santusconsulting.com using the role as the email subject. E.g: Accountant-Travel & Tours
In the body of your email, respond to these questions:
- Where do you reside? (e.g., Kubwa, Abuja)
- Are you IATA certified?
- What accounting software are you proficient in using? (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage, Zoho Books, etc.)
- How many years of accounting experience do you possess?
- On a scale of 1 to 10, where 1 is lowest and 10 is the highest, how competent do you consider yourself for the role?