Accountant

Job Title: Accountant

Accountant at Peopleplusng

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Sep 23, 2026, 8:07 AM

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Peopleplusng - We provide exceptional HR support that empowers businesses to succeed. We're committed to delivering tailored solutions that meet the unique needs of each client, from recruitment and talent management to compliance and risk management.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Location: Abuja (FCT)

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

The Accountant will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, monitoring daily financial transactions, supporting financial controls, preparing reports, and providing management with reliable financial information for decision-making.

You should have strong attention to detail and the ability to identify discrepancies, control costs, and ensure financial processes are properly followed.

We are looking for a highly organised, analytical, and detail-oriented

Key Responsibilities

• Daily Accounting Operations:
• Maintain the general ledger and other accounting schedules.
• Record daily sales, expenses, payments, purchases, and other financial transactions.
• Ensure transactions are accurately classified and recorded.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records.
• Monitor daily financial activities and promptly identify unusual or incorrect transactions.
• Ensure all financial transactions are properly documented and supported by relevant records.
• Revenue & Sales Reconciliation:
• Reconcile cash, POS, bank transfers, and other payment channels.
• Reconcile daily sales against bookings, services rendered, payment records, and system reports.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Prepare daily and periodic revenue reports.
• Monitor outstanding payments and ensure proper follow-up.
• Ensure all revenue generated by the business is properly captured and accounted for.
• Monitor revenue performance and identify unusual variances or trends.
• Cash & Financial Controls:
• Identify and escalate financial irregularities, losses, or control weaknesses.
• Review payment documentation and supporting records.
• Support management in strengthening internal financial controls.
• Conduct regular cash counts and reconciliations.
• Maintain strong controls over cash and financial transactions.
• Monitor cash collections and ensure timely reconciliation.
• Ensure approved financial procedures are consistently followed.
• Accounts Payable & Receivable:
• Reconcile supplier and customer accounts.
• Monitor receivables and follow up on outstanding amounts.
• Track supplier balances and payment schedules.
• Process invoices and ensure appropriate documentation and approvals are obtained.
• Maintain accurate records of suppliers, vendors, and outstanding obligations.
• Ensure payments are made accurately and in line with approved processes.
• Expense & Cost Management:
• Review expenses against approved budgets and identify significant variances.
• Prepare expense reports for management review.
• Record and monitor business expenses.
• Support management in monitoring operational costs.
• Identify opportunities to reduce unnecessary expenses without compromising service quality.
• Maintain proper documentation for all business expenses.
• Inventory & Stock Controls:
• Ensure inventory movements are properly documented.
• Provide management with reports on inventory-related costs and variances.
• Support periodic stock counts and investigate discrepancies.
• Reconcile inventory purchases with invoices and payment records.
• Work with the Operations and relevant teams to monitor inventory-related financial records.
• Monitor wastage, losses, and unusual consumption.
• Payroll & Employee-Related Payments:
• Ensure payroll information is handled with strict confidentiality.
• Support the processing and documentation of statutory deductions and employee-related obligations.
• Verify salary inputs, allowances, deductions, overtime, and other approved employee payments.
• Maintain accurate payroll records.
• Facilitate the processing of monthly payroll.
• Financial Reporting:
• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial summaries.
• Prepare accurate and timely financial reports for management.
• Provide reports for management.
• Analyse financial information and provide meaningful insights to management.
• Highlight financial risks, unusual variances, and areas requiring management attention.
• Budgeting & Financial Planning:
• Analyse significant budget variances and provide explanations.
• Prepareannual and periodic budgets.
• Provide financial information required for business decisions and new initiatives.
• Monitor actual performance against approved budgets.
• Assist management with financial projections and business planning.
• Tax, Audit & Statutory Compliance:
• Ensure financial policies and procedures are consistently followed.
• Assist with internal and external audits.
• Respond to audit requests and provide required documentation.
• Maintain accurate records required for tax and regulatory purposes.
• Ensure required financial documentation is properly maintained and readily available.
• Maintain organised accounting records and supporting documentation.
• Work with external accountants, auditors, tax consultants, and relevant authorities when required.
• Support the business in meeting applicable tax and statutory financial obligations.
• Identify weaknesses in accounting processes and recommend improvements.

Requirements

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.

Experience

with POS, payment reconciliation, inventory, and payroll processes is an advantage.

in hospitality, wellness, beauty, retail, or another customer-facing business will be an advantage.

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.

Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial controls.

Strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills.

Professional qualification or ongoing professional certification such as ICAN or ACCA will be an advantage.

2–4 years of relevant accounting experience.

Salary: N250,000 - N350,000 monthly.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their CV and a brief cover letter to:

peopleplusng@gmail.com

using ''Application – Accountant, Abuja.'' as the subject of the mail.

Note:

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Application

Deadline:

20th October, 2026.

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