Accountant

About the Role

A client of Refine Concepts — an organisation engaged in the sourcing, processing and trading of agricultural commodities — is looking to hire an Accountant based in Lagos, Nigeria.

The successful candidate will take charge of the company's routine accounting activities, keep financial records accurate and up to date, contribute to financial reporting, ensure compliance with statutory obligations, and provide management with financial analysis that supports sound decision-making.

Applicants should have a solid grasp of accounting principles, a careful eye for detail, and prior exposure to a manufacturing, commodities trading, logistics or FMCG setting.

Key Responsibilities Accounting & Financial Operations

• Keep the books of account and all accounting records properly maintained.
• Process routine transactions, covering receipts, payments, journal entries and postings to the ledger.
• Draft and review journal entries, account reconciliations and supporting schedules.
• Oversee the General Ledger and ensure transactions are classified correctly.
• Track accounts payable and receivable and follow up on them promptly.
• Carry out bank reconciliations and investigate any discrepancies that arise.
• Monitor cash and bank movements and provide support with cash-flow management.
• Ensure financial records are well documented and correctly filed.

Financial Reporting

• Produce financial reports on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis.
• Assist with the preparation of Profit & Loss accounts, Balance Sheets, Cash Flow Statements and other management reports.
• Compile monthly financial schedules and management information.
• Analyse expenses, revenues and variances.
• Support the month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Ensure every report is accurate and submitted within the required timeframe.

Budgeting & Cost Control

• Help prepare annual budgets and forecasts.
• Compare actual expenditure against approved budgets.
• Identify variances and explain them to management.
• Contribute to cost-control initiatives.

Tax & Statutory Compliance

• Assist with the preparation and filing of statutory and tax returns.
• Ensure all records meet Nigerian accounting and tax requirements.
• Coordinate with auditors and tax consultants.

Candidate Requirements

• Working knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience gained in a manufacturing, commodities trading, logistics or FMCG environment.

Location

Lagos, Nigeria.