Compliance Accountant
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Ignite Energy Access is hiring a Compliance Accountant in Ikeja, Lagos on a full-time basis. The role focuses on tax compliance, regulatory filings, reconciliations, and supporting audits to ensure zero statutory penalties. The position reports to the Tax Coordinator and works closely with finance and other departments.
- Full-time role based in Ikeja, Lagos
- Focus on tax compliance, regulatory filings, and reconciliations
- Reports directly to the Tax Coordinator
- Requires monitoring of insurance and statutory obligations
- Involvement in external audits and compliance projects
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Original source description
Job Title: Compliance Accountant
Compliance Accountant at Ignite Energy Access
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Sep 23, 2026, 8:05 AM
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Ignite Energy Access is an Abu Dhabi-based leader in distributed renewable energy solutions, dedicated to providing affordable, reliable, and sustainable electricity to underserved communities across Africa. Now operating across 12 countries and serving over 15million people. Through innovative technology, scalable business models, and impact-driven financing, Ignite Power is transforming lives, fostering economic growth, and driving the continent’s clean energy transition.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Location: Ikeja, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Purpose
/ Mission
The Accountant will play a key role on the finance and accounting team.
The role is expected to actively participate in compliance activities, month-end close, preparing, or reviewing all monthly reconciliations.
The accountant will report directly to the Tax coordinator and work closely with all other departments.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor the insurance tracker to ensure zero risk exposure at every point in time through prompt policy renewals, new asset insurance cover and extension of cover with adequate sum insured.
- Stay up to date with changes in tax laws and regulations and adapt to the organization's processes and strategies accordingly.
- Effectively manage the relationships with external stakeholders within your purview (tax consultants, insurance brokers, vendors, auditors, etc).
- Participate actively in desk reviews and tax audits to ensure prompt closure.
- Process and obtain all regulatory certificates, e.g. TCC, etc.
- Ensure timely and accurate filing of all tax returns, including personal and company income tax, sales tax, withholding tax, and other relevant taxes.
- Reconcile all compliance related general ledgers and propose journals for adjustment postings (monthly).
- Participate in annual external audits from a compliance standpoint and collaborate with other team members in other areas as necessary.
- Ensure 0% fines because of non-compliance with statutory obligations
- Participate in all compliance related projects by carrying out assigned tasks.
- Review weekly payment schedules to ensure accurate taxes have been applied.
- Preparation of tax provisions and financial statements to comply with accounting standards.
- Qualifications and
Experience
Language(s): English
HND/Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or any related qualification
Minimum of 3 years of
in a similar role.
Relevant professional certifications (ACA, ACCA, CFA, etc.) Preferred.
in income statements and balance sheet analysis.
Computer, Excel skills, and accounting systems (preferably Odoo)
Attention to detail, strong organizational skills
Demonstrated resourcefulness in proposing new ways of driving accounting efficiency.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to:
talent-ng@igniteaccess.com
using the Job Title and Location as the subject of the mail.
Application
Deadline:
7th October, 2026.
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Lagos State and 1 other location
Lagos State
,
Ikeja
Knowledge and Skills
- Enjoy working with a team to achieve joint goals
- Demonstration of integrity and honesty
- Strong