Accountant

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

Salary

• N250,000 – N300,000 per month.

Application Closing Date

• 30th December, 202

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.