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The company also operates a 15,000 m² workshop equipped to handle a wide range of mechanical maintenance, repair, and manufacturing services.\n\nWe are recruiting to fill the position below:\n\nJob Title: Accountant\n\nLocation: Nigeria\n\nJob Summary\n\nWe are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Accountant to manage the accounting, financial reporting, and tax compliance of our factory and workshop operations.\nThe 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.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nAccounting and Financial Reporting:\n\nPrepare annual financial statements in accordance with applicable financial reporting standards and coordinate with external auditors for statutory audits.\nPerform regular bank, cash, supplier, customer, and intercompany reconciliations.\nMaintain complete and accurate accounting records, including the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and supporting documents.\nPrepare management reports covering financial performance, expenses, outstanding receivables, liabilities, and cash flow.\nManage monthly and year-end closing processes and prepare financial statements, including profit and loss accounts, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and supporting schedules.\nMaintain accurate records of NGN and foreign-currency transactions and account for exchange differences.\n\nTax and Statutory Compliance:\n\nManage applicable pension and other statutory payroll remittances in coordination with HR.\nCalculate, prepare, and submit applicable monthly tax returns, including VAT, Withholding Tax (WHT), and PAYE, and arrange timely remittance through the company’s approval process.\nSupport tax audits, respond to tax queries, and resolve discrepancies with appropriate documentation.\nPrepare annual company income tax computations and returns, annual employer returns, and applicable development levy calculations.\nReconcile tax accounts, track WHT credits, and maintain evidence of tax deductions, filings, and payments.\nMaintain a compliance calendar covering all relevant federal and state tax filings, payments, and statutory obligations.\nHandle tax clearance applications and liaise with the Nigeria Revenue Service, Kaduna State Internal Revenue Service, and other relevant authorities.\nKeep up to date with Nigerian tax reforms and implement applicable changes in accounting and payroll procedures.\n\nExpense Control and Operational Accounting:\n\nVerify invoices and supporting documents and ensure payments follow approved budgets and authorisation procedures.\nPrepare budgets and cash flow forecasts, analyse variances, and report unusual or excessive expenditure.\nMonitor production and project costs, including materials, labour, overheads, freight, and import-related costs.\nStrengthen internal controls, maintain an organised audit trail, and promptly report financial irregularities.\nTrack supplier balances, customer collections, and overdue payments.\nMaintain the fixed asset register and calculate depreciation.\nMonitor daily expenditure, petty cash, employee advances, reimbursements, and payment requests.\nReconcile inventory records with the warehouse team and support stock counts and inventory valuation.\n\nRequirements\n\nAbility to meet deadlines and communicate financial information clearly to management.\nHands-on experience with ERP and accounting software; 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