Accountant

An established company is recruiting for the following position. Position Overview: - This is a full-time, on-site Accountant role located in Port Harcourt. - The Accountant will be responsible for preparing and analyzing financial records, managing budgets, overseeing payrolls, and ensuring compliance with tax regulations and internal accounting policies. - Additional duties include reporting financial performance to key stakeholders, reconciling accounts, and assisting in financial audits to support the company's financial integrity and growth initiatives. - Applicant should be prompt, analytical, honest, detail-oriented, and professional to succeed in this role. Job Responsibilities - Handling all accounts payable and receivable. - Preparation of financial reports, and financial statements for the organization as well as its clients. - Ensure tax compliance and timely submission of statutory filings (e.g., VAT, PAYE, corporate tax). - Recording transactions, payments, and expenses, and processing invoices. - Communicating effectively with cash and billing staff across branches to ensure timely remittance of cash. - Reconciling financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information. - Ensure compliance with regulatory bodies (e.g., CBN, SEC, IFRS, FIRS). - Display proficiency in working with relevant accounting software - Handling queries related to accounts and preparing error-free accounting reports. - Any other duties may be assigned. Required Qualifications: - Proficiency in financial reporting, budgeting, and managing accounts - Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, or a related field. - Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant working experience in finance, (Real Estate Sector experience is a plus). - Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and financial management software (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, or similar). - Strong skills in financial analysis, compliance, and tax preparation - Attention to detail, organizational abilities, and critical thinking skills - Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. What We Offer - Salary: N18,000,000 - N24,000,000 annually. - Opportunity to work with a growing real estate and land development company. - Exposure to diverse property transactions and compliance matters. - Professional growth and learning opportunities.