Accountant - Lagos at Nicole Sinclair Consulting

We Are seeking to hire an Accountant for one of our clients who will be responsible for the end-to-end financial management of The company, including accounting, reporting, cash-flow control, invoicing, statutory compliance, and commercial financial support. The role requires accuracy, discipline, commercial awareness, and strict adherence to timelines, as well as proactive follow-up on receivables and obligations to ensure financial stability and profitability. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES As the Accountant, your work will span three critical pillars: Financial Accounting & Record Keeping

• Prepare and maintain accurate financial records, including:

• Income Statements

• Balance Sheets

• Cash Flow Statements

• Maintain proper documentation for all financial transactions.

• Control, validate, and review all posting entries on the company’s ERP or accounting system.

• Reconcile bank accounts, ledgers, and financial records regularly.

Invoicing, Receipts & Receivables Management

• Raise accurate and timely invoices and receipts for all services, memberships, events, and products.

• Prepare and issue statements of account for members and clients as required.

• Actively follow up on outstanding payments, ensuring timely collections.

• Track receivables, flag overdue accounts, and escalate risks to management promptly.

• Validate credit terms and settlement conditions for all sales records.

Payroll & Staff-Related Financials

• Prepare and submit payroll requests on or before the agreed payment date each month.

• Ensure payroll accuracy, statutory deductions, and proper documentation.

• Maintain payroll records and support payroll audits where required.

Petty Cash & Expense Management

• Manage and reconcile petty cash accounts regularly.

• Ensure all petty cash expenses are properly documented, approved, and accounted for.

• Monitor staff expense claims and ensure compliance with internal policies.

Vendor & Instructor Payments

• Ensure vendors and instructors are paid promptly in line with agreed terms.

• Reconcile vendor accounts and resolve discrepancies.

• Maintain accurate payables schedules and cash-flow forecasts to support timely payments.

Month-End & Management Reporting

• Perform complete month-end and year-end closing procedures, including:

• Account reconciliations

• Vendor and payroll reconciliations

• Inventory and retail stock counts

• Prepare and submit Monthly Management Accounts on or before the 1st day of each month, including:

Financial performance...