Accountant

Job Title: Chartered Accountant Industry: Real Estate Employment Type: Full-Time Location: Lagos Experience: 4–7 years Professional Qualification: ICAN Certification About the Role We are seeking a highly competent and experienced Chartered Accountant to oversee the company’s financial operations, accounting processes, financial reporting, compliance, and internal controls. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, providing strategic financial insights, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting management in making sound financial decisions. Key Responsibilities

• Manage the company’s day-to-day accounting and financial operations.
• Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Maintain proper records of all income, expenses, assets, liabilities, and transactions.
• Monitor cash flow, budgets, expenditures, and financial commitments.
• Prepare and analyze management accounts and financial reports.
• Develop and monitor annual budgets and financial forecasts.
• Ensure timely reconciliation of bank accounts and company records.
• Monitor receivables, payables, collections, and outstanding transactions.
• Establish and maintain strong financial controls to prevent errors, fraud, and financial leakages.
• Ensure compliance with applicable Nigerian tax and financial regulations.
• Liaise with auditors, tax consultants, banks, and relevant regulatory authorities when required.
• Coordinate tax preparation, filings, and other statutory financial obligations.
• Review financial transactions and ensure proper authorization and documentation.
• Provide management with financial analysis, insights, and recommendations.
• Support management in investment, budgeting, cost-control, and business planning decisions.
• Supervise and mentor accounting/finance team members.
• Ensure financial records are properly organized and readily available for audits and management review.
• Identify financial risks and recommend appropriate corrective measures.
• Implement and improve accounting policies, procedures, and internal control systems.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• ICAN certification is mandatory.
• Minimum of 4–5 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Previous experience in the real estate, construction, investment, or property sector is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of Nigerian accounting standards, taxation, and statutory requirements.
• Proven experience preparing financial statements and management accounts.
• Strong knowledge of budgeting, cash-flow management, reconciliation, and financial analysis.
• Excellent knowledge of accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High level of integrity, accuracy, confidentiality, and attention to detail.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

• Accuracy and timeliness of financial reports.
• Timely completion of bank and account reconciliations.
• Effective cash-flow management.
• Accurate and timely statutory/tax compliance.
• Reduction of financial discrepancies and leakages.
• Budget adherence and cost control.
• Timely collection and reconciliation of receivables.
• Successful completion of internal and external audits.
• Accuracy and completeness of financial records.