Accountant

Petromech is a company based in Kaduna, Nigeria, that specializes in waste management. Its primary focus is the production of base oils and motor oils from used lubricants. The company also operates a 15,000 m² workshop equipped to handle a wide range of mechanical maintenance, repair, and manufacturing services.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Accountant

Location: Nigeria

Job Summary

• We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Accountant to manage the accounting, financial reporting, and tax compliance of our factory and workshop operations.
• The successful candidate must have comprehensive knowledge of Nigerian accounting practices and tax requirements, with the ability to independently manage daily accounts, prepare tax returns, and produce accurate financial reports.

Key Responsibilities
Accounting and Financial Reporting:

• Prepare annual financial statements in accordance with applicable financial reporting standards and coordinate with external auditors for statutory audits.
• Perform regular bank, cash, supplier, customer, and intercompany reconciliations.
• Maintain complete and accurate accounting records, including the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and supporting documents.
• Prepare management reports covering financial performance, expenses, outstanding receivables, liabilities, and cash flow.
• Manage monthly and year-end closing processes and prepare financial statements, including profit and loss accounts, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and supporting schedules.
• Maintain accurate records of NGN and foreign-currency transactions and account for exchange differences.

Tax and Statutory Compliance:

• Manage applicable pension and other statutory payroll remittances in coordination with HR.
• Calculate, prepare, and submit applicable monthly tax returns, including VAT, Withholding Tax (WHT), and PAYE, and arrange timely remittance through the company’s approval process.
• Support tax audits, respond to tax queries, and resolve discrepancies with appropriate documentation.
• Prepare annual company income tax computations and returns, annual employer returns, and applicable development levy calculations.
• Reconcile tax accounts, track WHT credits, and maintain evidence of tax deductions, filings, and payments.
• Maintain a compliance calendar covering all relevant federal and state tax filings, payments, and statutory obligations.
• Handle tax clearance applications and liaise with the Nigeria Revenue Service, Kaduna State Internal Revenue Service, and other relevant authorities.
• Keep up to date with Nigerian tax reforms and implement applicable changes in accounting and payroll procedures.

Expense Control and Operational Accounting:

• Verify invoices and supporting documents and ensure payments follow approved budgets and authorisation procedures.
• Prepare budgets and cash flow forecasts, analyse variances, and report unusual or excessive expenditure.
• Monitor production and project costs, including materials, labour, overheads, freight, and import-related costs.
• Strengthen internal controls, maintain an organised audit trail, and promptly report financial irregularities.
• Track supplier balances, customer collections, and overdue payments.
• Maintain the fixed asset register and calculate depreciation.
• Monitor daily expenditure, petty cash, employee advances, reimbursements, and payment requests.
• Reconcile inventory records with the warehouse team and support stock counts and inventory valuation.

Requirements

• Ability to meet deadlines and communicate financial information clearly to management.
• Hands-on experience with ERP and accounting software; experience.
• Strong understanding of payroll, inventory accounting, cost control, and bank reconciliations.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant accounting experience in Nigeria, preferably in manufacturing, engineering, construction, or industrial operations.
• ICAN, ACCA, or ANAN professional qualification is an advantage.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Nigerian tax legislation, current tax reforms, and federal and state compliance requirements.
• Bachelor’s degree or HND in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Practical knowledge of electronic tax filing and payment platforms.
• Ability to independently prepare financial statements and manage accounts through to year-end.
• High standards of accuracy, integrity, confidentiality, and accountability.
• Proven practical experience preparing and submitting monthly and annual tax returns.
• Strong computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly advanced Excel.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit their CVs to: [email protected] using "Accountant" as the subject of the mail.

Application Deadline: 5th November, 2026.