Job Title: Accountant
Location: Ikeja, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Role Overview
- The accountant will be responsible for managing the company's day-to-day accounting operations, maintaining accurate financial records, processing financial transactions, and supporting statutory compliance.
- The role will ensure proper bookkeeping, timely financial reporting, and provide reliable financial information to support business operations and decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Accounting & Reporting:
- Maintain accurate accounting records and general ledger entries.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
- Perform bank, ledger, and account reconciliations.
- Support month-end and year-end closing activities.
Accounts & Treasury:
- Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable.
- Process invoices, payments, receipts, and customer billing.
- Monitor cash flow and maintain accurate cash records.
- Track business expenses and maintain supporting documentation.
- Manage petty cash and ensure proper reconciliation where applicable.
Compliance & Audit:
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards and statutory requirements.
- Prepare schedules to support VAT, PAYE, WHT, and other regulatory filings.
- Maintain accurate financial records for audit and regulatory purposes.
- Support external auditors by preparing required schedules and documentation.
- Ensure adherence to established financial policies and procedures.
Financial Analysis & Stakeholder Support:
- Support preparation of budgets.
- Liaise with banks, auditors, vendors and relevant regulatory agencies on routine finance matters.
- Monitor expenses against budget.
- Provide timely financial information and reports to management.
- Support cross-functional teams on finance-related matters.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Admin, or related discipline.
- 3–5 years of accounting experience.
- Experience with ERP/accounting software (e.g., Sage, QuickBooks, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics)
- ACA, ACCA, or ICAN qualification is an advantage.
Required Skills & Competencies:
Technical Skills:
- Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency.
- Strong knowledge of financial reporting, reconciliations, and accounting principles.
- Experience with accounting software and ERP systems.
- Budgeting, financial analysis, and statutory compliance.
- Experience preparing financial records for audit purposes.
Core Competencies:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- High level of integrity and confidentiality.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and meet deadlines.
- Proactive, accountable, and committed to continuous improvement.
Salary
N400,000 - N450,000 per month.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter to: recruitment@salveconsultinglimited.com using the Job Title as subject of the email.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.