Junior Finance & Accounting Analyst

Lagos Full-time Undisclosed
Job Description
Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Bookkeeping
• Maintain accurate books and accounting records using QuickBooks
• Post daily transactions, journals, accruals, and adjustments
• Perform bank, vendor, and balance sheet reconciliations
• Maintain proper documentation and filing of financial records

Financial Reporting & Analysis
• Prepare monthly management accounts and basic financial statements.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Support financial statement analysis and simple financial models.
• Prepare reports, schedules, and presentation decks for management.

Tax, Payroll & Statutory Compliance
• Process payroll and ensure accurate statutory remittances PAYE, Pension, NHF, etc.
• Prepare and file tax returns VAT, WHT, PAYE, CIT under supervision
• Maintain tax schedules and compliance trackers
• Support internal and external audit processes

Cash Flow, Loans & Finance Operations
• Monitor cash flow, accounts receivable, and accounts payable
• Track loan balances, repayments, and related schedules
• Support banking transactions and relationship management
• Assist in managing finance workplans and deadlines

Team Support & Learning
• Work closely with senior finance team members
• Take ownership of assigned tasks and deliver on deadlines
• Continuously learn accounting standards, tax rules, and finance processes
• Support improvements in finance processes and reporting

Qualifications & Experience
• First degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field
• NYSC completion is mandatory
• ICAN / ACA / ACCA or in view is an advantage
• Minimum of 2 years’ relevant post-NYSC experience
• Experience in an audit firm, financial institution, or structured corporate environment is a plus
• This role requires at least 1 year experience

Technical Skills
• Proficiency in QuickBooks
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel financial statements, schedules, reports
• Basic understanding of IFRS accounting principles
• Working knowledge of Nigerian tax laws and audit procedures
• Basic financial modelling and analysis skills
• Payroll processing and statutory remittances
• Working knowledge of loan management
• Good written and oral communication skills

Soft Skills & Personal Attributes
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work with little or no supervision
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ethical, responsible, and reliable
• Fast learner with a genuine interest in accounting and finance
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Job Snapshot
  • Posted: Mar 19, 2026
  • Job Type: Full-time
  • Location: Lagos
  • Source: External