Accountant - AP3 Capital & Advisory Services Ltd, Lagos

A dynamic team is expanding and looking for the right talent. AP3 Capital is a specialist professional services and portfolio management firm providing Business Assurance, Transaction Advisory, Policy & Research, and Investment Portfolio Management services to public and private sector clients and development finance institutions.  Key Responsibilities:    Financial Reporting & Compliance

• Prepare and analyze financial statements (balance sheet, income statement, cash flow) in accordance with the relevant standards, ensuring accuracy and completeness.

• Ensure proper revenue recognition and compliance with applicable accounting policies, standards, and guidelines.

• Stay up to date with accounting regulations, standards, and best practices.

Financial Close & General Ledger Management

• Prepare month-end and year-end accounts to meet reporting deadlines.

• Perform account reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and implement effective financial controls.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Analysis

• Assist in developing annual budgets and financial forecasts.

• Conduct variance analysis to identify trends, risks, and areas for improvement.

• Analyze costs, profitability, and variances to support cost efficiency and performance optimization.

Taxation & Statutory Compliance

• Support tax planning and compliance activities, including processing statutory remittances, preparing tax returns.

Audit & Assurance Support

• Support external audits by preparing schedules, responding to audit inquiries, and ensuring compliance with audit requirements.

Business Partnering & Stakeholder Support

• Collaborate with internal departments such as operations to provide financial insights and support business decisions.

• Prepare financial reports and presentations to communicate key financial information to management.

Core Competencies & Professional Skills

• Demonstrated strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders effectively.

Business Development & Revenue Growth

• Support business development initiatives by leveraging financial expertise to identify, develop and drive new business opportunities.

• Work closely with service leads to proactively design and execute business development strategies aimed at revenue growth and achievement of targeted results.

• Analyze market trends and competitor activity to identify growth opportunities and strengthen AP3 Capital’s market positioning.

Client & Partner Relationship Management

• Build, manage, and sustain strong relationships with associate partner firms, key agencies, and clie...