Job details
Location: Abuja (FCT)
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: ₦200,000 – ₦210,000 monthly
Job Summary
A telecommunications company in Abuja is seeking a qualified and detail-oriented Accountant to manage financial records, reconciliations, statutory tax compliance, reporting, and day-to-day accounting operations in line with Nigerian regulations, IFRS, and internal controls.
Job Description
Responsibilities
Maintain accurate books of account and the general ledger.
Prepare monthly bank, supplier, customer, and intercompany reconciliations.
Manage Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.
Prepare payroll schedules and statutory deductions.
Compute and file VAT, WHT, PAYE, CIT, and other applicable statutory returns.
Prepare monthly management accounts, cash-flow reports, and budget-versus-actual analysis.
Maintain the fixed asset register and manage petty cash.
Support budgeting, forecasting, external audits, and tax audits.
Maintain effective financial records and internal controls.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree or HND in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
ACA (ICAN) or ACCA qualification is required.
ACTI qualification is an advantage.
3–5 years of post-qualification accounting experience.
Experience in telecommunications or a regulated services business is an advantage.
Hands-on experience with Sage, QuickBooks, Zoho Books, ERP, or similar accounting systems.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Sound knowledge of IFRS and Nigerian tax legislation.
Strong analytical, reporting, and reconciliation skills.
High level of accuracy, integrity, and attention to detail.
Ability to meet strict month-end and statutory deadlines.