• Application Deadline:
• Position: Accountant



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 7 - 10 years



• Location Lagos




• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  
  

Job Summary

• The Accountant will manage day-to-day accounting activities with specific responsibility for estate-related finances.


• The role involves multiple reconciliations, tracking service charges, vendor payments, and supporting accurate financial reporting across estates and facilities.


• The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, strong in reconciliations, and comfortable managing multiple accounts and records.

Key Responsibilities

Core Accounting Functions:

• Prepare and maintain proper accounting records and books of account


• Post transactions into accounting systems accurately and on time


• Support preparation of monthly management accounts


• Assist with budgeting and cost control activities


• Maintain general ledger and supporting schedules.

Estate Accounting Responsibilities:

• Manage estate income such as service charges, levies, and other collections


• Track resident payments and outstanding balances


• Prepare estate-specific income and expenditure reports


• Maintain individual estate ledgers and sub-accounts


• Support billing and invoicing for estates.

Reconciliations (Key Focus):

• Perform regular bank reconciliations for multiple estate and company accounts


• Reconcile service charge collections against bank statements


• Reconcile vendor invoices with contracts and approved services


• Reconcile utility expenses, payroll inputs, and shared costs across estates


• Investigate and resolve reconciliation differences promptly.

Payables & Vendor Management:

• Process vendor invoices and prepare payment schedules


• Ensure payments are supported by approvals and documentation


• Maintain accurate vendor records and statements


• Assist with contract cost tracking for estate service providers.

Controls, Compliance & Documentation:

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  Ensure proper financial documentation and filing

  
  


• Support internal controls and audit processes


• Prepare schedules and reports for internal or external audits


• Ensure transactions follow company financial procedures.

Reporting & Management Support:

• Prepare weekly and monthly financial and reconciliation reports


• Provide financial insights on estate performance and cost trends


• Support management with financial analysis when required.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree or HND in Accounting, Finance, or related field


• Professional Qualification: Qualified accountant (ICAN, ACCA, or equivalent) is an advantage


• Experience: Minimum of 7 – 10 years accounting experience


• Prior experience in estate accounting, facilities management, property management, or service companies is a strong advantage


• Proven experience handling multiple reconciliations.

Technical Skills:

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles


• Advanced use of Microsoft Excel (reconciliations, formulas, schedules)


• Experience using accounting software


• High accuracy and attention to detail.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong analytical and reconciliation skills


• Ability to manage multiple accounts and deadlines


• Good documentation and record-keeping skills


• Professional integrity and confidentiality


• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.