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- Where
- Lagos, Nigeria
- How to apply
- Directly to the employer by email. The address is in the listing below.
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Job Summary
Our client is an e-commerce and wellness company based in Lagos, Nigeria at Gbagada, Lagos requires the services of Accountant for immediate employment.
The accountant is responsible for managing the day-to-day accounting activities of the company, ensuring accurate transaction recording, payment processing, reconciliations, financial reporting and proper maintenance of financial records.
The role supports the Finance Manager in monitoring revenue, expenses, cash flow, receivables, payables, inventory and financial controls.
Responsibilities
Accounting & Transaction Recording:
Record daily financial transactions accurately.
Record sales, receipts, payments and approved expenses.
Verify supporting documents before recording transactions.
Maintain the cash book and finance registers.
Report discrepancies to the Finance Manager.
Revenue & Cash Management:
Review sales and order reports.
Verify customer payments and amounts received.
Reconcile sales with payment records.
Maintain accurate revenue records.
Maintain and update the daily cash position.
Payment & Expense Management:
Process approved payment requests.
Verify approvals and supporting documents.
Prepare payment vouchers where required.
Record and file completed payments.
Review and record approved expenses.
Report unsupported or unauthorised expenses.
Accounts Receivable & Payable:
Maintain accurate receivable and payable records.
Track outstanding customer and supplier balances.
Follow up on overdue receivables.
Verify supplier invoices before payment.
Ensure supplier payments are properly approved and documented.
Reconciliation:
Review bank transactions daily.
Conduct weekly bank reconciliations.
Complete monthly bank reconciliation by the 3rd working day of the following month.
Reconcile cash balances.
Conduct weekly and monthly inventory financial reconciliation.
Investigate and escalate discrepancies.
Financial Reporting & Month-End Close:
Prepare financial schedules and supporting reports.
Support revenue, expense, profitability and budget variance reporting.
Support preparation of financial statements.
Complete month-end transaction recording and reconciliations.
Ensure month-end close is completed by the 3rd working day of the following month.
Financial Control & Compliance:
Maintain complete and accurate financial documentation.
Ensure transactions are properly authorised and supported.
Prevent duplicate and unauthorised payments.
Support internal, external and statutory audits.
Report suspected financial irregularities immediately.
Records & Coordination:
Maintain all assigned financial registers and records.
Ensure financial documents are properly classified and securely stored.
Coordinate with Cashier, Sales, Operations and Inventory teams.
Identify weaknesses in financial processes and recommend improvements.
Support the use of appropriate financial technology.
Key Deliverables
Accurate daily transaction records.
Accurate sales and revenue records.
Updated cash position.
Timely processing of approved payments.
Accurate receivable and payable records.
Daily, weekly and monthly bank reconciliations.
Weekly inventory reconciliation.
Accurate financial registers.
Timely financial reports.
Accurate month-end close.
Complete financial documentation.
Timely escalation of discrepancies.
Compliance with financial procedures.
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or any related discipline.
Minimum of 2–3 years relevant experience, preferably in the e-commerce space.
Strong knowledge of accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage, SAP, or Tally).
In-depth understanding of Nigerian tax laws, IFRS, and other statutory regulations.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial analysis tools.
Proximity to the location will be an advantage. Candidates living at Anthony, Oshodi, Charly boy, Bariga, Ladi Lak, Oworoshoki, Gbagada and its environs will be considered.
Female is required for this role for gender balance.
Technical Competencies:
Financial Accounting
Bookkeeping
Bank Reconciliation
Cash Management
Accounts Receivable & Payable
Financial Reporting
Expense Management
Inventory Reconciliation
Cash Flow Management
Budget Monitoring
Excel/Google Sheets
Accounting Software
Audit Support
Behavioral Competencies:
Accuracy and attention to detail
Integrity
Accountability
Confidentiality
Timeliness
Analytical thinking
Problem-solving
Organisation
Teamwork
Professionalism
Initiative
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Minimum qualifications
BA/BSc/HND
How to apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: recruitment@jevconsulting.com.ng and copy jobs@jevconsulting.com.ng using the Job Title as the subject of the email.
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