Financial Accountant

• Develop, review and update financial and accounting policies, procedures and strategies in line with the Company's business objectives and applicable requirements.
  

• Support annual budgeting, forecasting, financial planning and budget review processes, including preparation of relevant financial assumptions, metrics and management information.
  

• Conduct daily callovers of relevant financial records and supporting documents to verify completeness, accuracy, authorisation and proper recording of transactions.
  

• Investigate callover exceptions, document findings and ensure identified issues are escalated and resolved within the required timeline.
  

• Provide management with costing and margin information required for pricing, purchasing, budgeting, profitability and operational decisions.
  

• Monitor cost movements and investigate material variances between expected and actual costs.
  

• Regularly review the effectiveness of finance controls, recommend improvements where weaknesses or recurring exceptions are identified, and monitor implementation of approved corrective actions.
  

• Work with the Internal Auditor by providing information and facilitating independent audit activities, while recognising that the Internal Auditor retains independent authority over audit work.
  

• Prepare and review payroll calculations accurately and within the approved payroll timetable, including applicable PAYE and other statutory deductions.
  

• Maintain working knowledge of applicable tax computations, including VAT, PAYE, Companies Income Tax (CIT) and Capital Gains Tax (CGT), as relevant to the Company's transactions and obligations.
  

• Prepare monthly financial reports by the last working day of the relevant month and provide financial information required for the MPR.
  

• Prepare or support annual financial statements and other statutory financial reporting requirements.
  

• Maintain clear visibility of asset cost, accumulated depreciation, net book value and asset net worth.
  

• Reconcile the asset register to the accounting records and investigate material differences.
  

• Maintain appropriate professional relationships with banks, regulators, external auditors, solicitors and other relevant external stakeholders.
  

• Provide accurate financial records and information required for external audit, regulatory reviews and other authorised enquiries.
  

• Manage, supervise and develop the Accounts and Administration Officer in accordance with approved responsibilities and performance expectations.
  

• Provide coaching and guidance on accounting processes, controls, documentation and financial discipline.
  

Requirements

• Minimum of a first degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
  

• Full membership of ICAN or an internationally recognised equivalent (ACCA, CIMA, or comparable).
  

• Three to five (3 to 5) years of progressive accounting experience, including demonstrable exposure to financial reporting, statutory compliance, and payroll management.
  

• Thorough working knowledge of the Nigeria Tax Act 2025, Pension Reform Act, NDPA 2023, and all applicable Nigerian financial regulations.
  

• Proficiency in Sage accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  

Benefits

• Bonus
  
• HMO
  
• Pension​