Accountant at Ascentech Services Limited

We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Accountant

Location: Sagamu, Ogun
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• We are seeking a detail-oriented and results-driven Accountant to support the organisation's financial operations at its Sagamu location.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, processing transactions, reconciling accounts, supporting budgetary controls, and preparing timely financial reports in line with company policies and applicable accounting standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records, ledgers, and supporting documentation.
• Record daily financial transactions, including payments, receipts, invoices, and journal entries.
• Prepare and reconcile bank statements, customer accounts, supplier accounts, and general ledger balances.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable, ensuring invoices and payments are processed accurately and on time.
• Support the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports.
• Monitor income and expenditure, assist with budget preparation, and investigate variances.
• Ensure proper documentation and filing of financial transactions for audit and compliance purposes.
• Support payroll processing and statutory deductions where required.
• Assist with tax computations, remittances, and other statutory reporting in collaboration with relevant teams.
• Monitor cash flow and support effective working-capital management.
• Coordinate with internal departments, vendors, customers, auditors, and financial institutions on accounting matters.
• Identify discrepancies, resolve accounting issues, and recommend improvements to financial controls and processes.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, tax regulations, and internal financial procedures.

Requirements

• BSc / HND in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Relevant professional qualification or progress towards ICAN, ACCA, or an equivalent certification is an advantage.
• Demonstrable experience in accounting, bookkeeping, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Practical knowledge and hands-on experience using SAP for financial transactions, reporting, and account management is mandatory.
• Good understanding of accounting principles, internal controls, and applicable tax requirements in Nigeria.
• Strong numerical, analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• High level of integrity, accuracy, confidentiality, and attention to detail.
• Ability to meet deadlines, manage multiple tasks, and work with minimal supervision.