Senior Real Estate Accountant
Location: Eleko Beach Road, Ibeju-Lekki -Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time / Executive-Level Accounting Role
Description
As we scale toward becoming one of Nigeria’s top five real estate companies, we are building the financial leadership infrastructure to support rapid growth, multi-branch operations, commission structures, construction projects, and franchise expansion.
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Real Estate Accountant who can bring structure, financial intelligence, and operational discipline to a growing real estate enterprise.
This role is ideal for a professional who thrives in fast-scaling environments and wants to play a strategic role in building strong financial systems — not just maintaining them.
Role Overview
The Senior Real Estate Accountant will oversee full-cycle accounting operations, financial controls, commission structures, reconciliations, reporting accuracy, and compliance across multiple business units.
You will work closely with executive leadership to provide financial visibility, support strategic decisions, and ensure scalable accounting processes are implemented across branches.
This is more than bookkeeping — this is financial stewardship for a high-growth real estate organization.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Leadership & Oversight:
Manage full-cycle accounting operations (A/R, A/P, general ledger, reconciliations)
Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual closes
Implement and maintain strong internal controls
Ensure compliance with GAAP and regulatory standards
Prepare executive-level financial reports and performance dashboards
Provide financial insights to support strategic decision-making.
Revenue & Commission Management:
Oversee sales receivables, associate commissions, and compensation structures
Ensure accurate tracking of property transactions and revenue recognition
Monitor cash flow and forecasting across projects and branches.
Operational & Process Optimization:
Design scalable accounting processes to support multi-state expansion
Improve reporting efficiency and financial transparency
Oversee purchasing controls and expense management
Supervise banking operations and vendor management:
Cross-Departmental Collaboration:
Partner with Sales, Marketing, Construction, and Operations teams
Support franchise and branch financial reporting
Guide junior accounting staff where applicable.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (Master’s degree is an advantage)
5+ years of progressive accounting experience (real estate or property accounting strongly preferred)
Strong working knowledge of GAAP
Proven experience managing commission-based revenue structures
Advanced Excel proficiency (financial modeling, pivot tables, forecasting)
Experience with accounting software such as QuickBooks
Familiarity with property management software (Yardi or similar platforms)
Strong analytical, leadership, and problem-solving skills
Ability to operate independently in a fast-growth environment.
Preferred Credentials:
ICAN / ACCA certification (or in progress)
Experience in real estate development, construction accounting, or multi-entity operations
Experience implementing accounting systems or process improvements.
Equal Opportunity Statement:
Harmony Garden & Estate Development Limited is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion across all levels of the organisation.
What Makes This Role Different
Opportunity to build financial systems from a strategic level
Direct collaboration with executive leadership
Influence in a rapidly expanding real estate enterprise
High-impact role with measurable results
Growth pathway into Finance Manager / Financial Controller.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter to: hr@landbookbyharmony.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.