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JOB ROLE- HEAD ACCOUNTANT
LOCATION- Lekki, Lagos
EMPLOYMENT TYPE- FULL TIME- ONSITE
SALARY- ₦350k - ₦450k
Job Summary
We are recruiting a Head Accountant for our client, a real estate firm in Lekki Lagos Nigeria.
Key Responsibilities
1. Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in line with accounting standards.
2. Maintain accurate general ledger records for real estate transactions, including acquisitions, disposals, leases, and rental income.
3. Reconcile bank accounts, escrow accounts, and property-related ledgers.
4. Monitor cash flow, revenue recognition, and expenses across multiple properties and projects.
5. Manage accounting for rental income, service charges, property management fees, and lease agreements.
6. Track capital expenditures, property development costs, depreciation, and ensure accurate cost allocation.
7. Handle all tax matters, including CIT, VAT, WHT, and PAYE, and ensure compliance with Nigerian tax regulations.
8. Ensure timely preparation and submission of tax returns, statutory remittances, and regulatory filings.
9. Support budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and strengthen internal financial controls.
10. Prepare audit documentation and provide financial analysis and reports to management and investors.1.
Requirements & Qualifications
1. BSc/HND in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
2. 5+ years of relevant accounting experience, comprising 2 years as a Team Lead and 3 years in a staff role, with proven exposure to real estate or property accounting.
3. A professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent) is strongly preferred.
4. Strong knowledge of Nigerian tax laws and statutory compliance.
5. Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Sage, QuickBooks, SAP, or similar) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
6. High attention to detail, integrity, and ability to work independently.
7. Strong analytical, communication, and reporting skills.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to ₦450,000.00 per month
Application Question(s):
• please provide this information
1. Location in Lagos
2. Do you have an ACCA or ICAN?
3. Do you have up to 5 years experience of Accounting experience, both as a team lead and as a Junior staff?
FROM THE VAULT RECRUITMENT
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE APPLYING
JOB ROLE- HEAD ACCOUNTANT
LOCATION- Lekki, Lagos
EMPLOYMENT TYPE- FULL TIME- ONSITE
SALARY- ₦350k - ₦450k
Job Summary
We are recruiting a Head Accountant for our client, a real estate firm in Lekki Lagos Nigeria.
Key Responsibilities
1. Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in line with accounting standards.
2. Maintain accurate general ledger records for real estate transactions, including acquisitions, disposals, leases, and rental income.
3. Reconcile bank accounts, escrow accounts, and property-related ledgers.
4. Monitor cash flow, revenue recognition, and expenses across multiple properties and projects.
5. Manage accounting for rental income, service charges, property management fees, and lease agreements.
6. Track capital expenditures, property development costs, depreciation, and ensure accurate cost allocation.
7. Handle all tax matters, including CIT, VAT, WHT, and PAYE, and ensure compliance with Nigerian tax regulations.
8. Ensure timely preparation and submission of tax returns, statutory remittances, and regulatory filings.
9. Support budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and strengthen internal financial controls.
10. Prepare audit documentation and provide financial analysis and reports to management and investors.1.
Requirements & Qualifications
1. BSc/HND in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
2. 5+ years of relevant accounting experience, comprising 2 years as a Team Lead and 3 years in a staff role, with proven exposure to real estate or property accounting.
3. A professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent) is strongly preferred.
4. Strong knowledge of Nigerian tax laws and statutory compliance.
5. Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Sage, QuickBooks, SAP, or similar) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
6. High attention to detail, integrity, and ability to work independently.
7. Strong analytical, communication, and reporting skills.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to ₦450,000.00 per month
Application Question(s):
• please provide this information
1. Location in Lagos
2. Do you have an ACCA or ICAN?
3. Do you have up to 5 years experience of Accounting experience, both as a team lead and as a Junior staff?
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