Accountant

Edlom Consulting Services
Abuja, Abuja Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria | Posted 3 weeks ago
Full-time On-site
Accounting 250,000 - 350,000

Job Description

Title:  Accountant

Location: Wuse, Abuja (FCT)

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

  • We are seeking a meticulous, highly analytical, and ICAN-certified Accountant I to oversee and maintain the overall integrity of our financial operations.
  • Reporting directly to the Managing Director, the successful candidate will be responsible for end-to-end bookkeeping, cash flow management, inventory control, statutory tax compliance, and financial reporting.
  • The ideal candidate must possess advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office tools, ensuring strict compliance with regulatory frameworks and internal financial controls.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Record Keeping & Bookkeeping:

  •  Maintain accurate, complete and up-to-date daily records of all financial activities across the company.
  • Ensure financial statements are accurate, well-reconciled and readily accessible at all points in time.

Voucher Management & Disbursements:

  • Raise payment vouchers for all corporate transactions, ensuring all supporting documents are attached and verified.
  • Obtain signed approvals from the Managing Director prior to disbursement and maintain clean, audit-ready physical and digital files.

Financial Health Reporting & Analysis:

  • Prepare monthly financial reports and analysis that clearly reflect the company's financial health, cash flow status: Accounts Receivable until all outstanding receivables are fully recouped and operating performance for management decision-making.

Payroll Preparation & Statutory Compliance:

  • Prepare monthly payroll schedules, verify details with the HR department prior to disbursement, and ensure full compliance by posting and reconciling statutory deductions (PAYE, Pension, NHF, NHIA etc).

Stock & Inventory Management:

  • Maintain total oversight of company stock and inventories.
  • Ensure an accurate and up-to-date inventory list at all times to prevent leakages, missing stock, or unrecorded movements.

Receivables & Cash Flow Control:

  • Monitor sales and services rendered to customers to ensure timely billing and prompt payment collection.
  • Implement effective follow-up mechanisms with internal teams and external customers to accelerate receivable collections.

Payables & Vendor Account Reconciliation:

  • Reconcile all payables, receivables, and general control accounts on a regular basis.
  • Liaise with internal departments and vendors/suppliers to reconcile accounts payable and maintain clean supplier balances.

Auditing, Taxation & Banking: 

  • Accounting& AuditingMaintain comprehensive records of all VAT receipts and VAT suffered for timely monthly filing with the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS).
  • Prepare accurate records for annual audit purposes and liaise directly with external auditors to manage tax liabilities effectively.
  • Monitor and generate periodic status reports on all corporate term loan accounts.

Requirements & Non-Negotiables

  • Non-Negotiable –Full professional certification with ICAN is mandatory.
  • Non-Negotiable –Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (formulas, pivot tables, modelling) and MS Office.
  • Non-Negotiable – Compliance & Accuracy: Zero tolerance for unverified vouchers, unaccounted inventory, or late tax filings.

Education:

  • Bachelor’s Degree or HND in Accounting, Finance or a related field.

Experience:

  • Minimum of 3–5 years of verifiable core accounting experience.
  • Core Skills: Deep understanding of FIRS tax laws, statutory payroll, and internal audit procedures.

Remuneration

N250,000 - N350,000 monthly.

Application Closing Date

15th August, 2026.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their Cv to: julietoteri@gmail.com using the Job Title as subject of the mail.




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Edlom Consulting Services