Accountant

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Bowclose Nig. Ltd is hiring an Accountant in Lagos, Nigeria. The role involves full-cycle bookkeeping in QuickBooks Online, accounts payable/receivable, bank reconciliations, tax compliance, and monthly reporting. Requires a degree, 7+ years senior-level experience, and proficiency in English.

• Expected salary: NGN 400,000 - 600,000
• Must have 7 years senior-level experience
• Proficiency in QuickBooks Online required
• Full-time position (8am-5pm)

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Find a Job + + + + Search Accountant Bowclose Nig. Ltd Accounting, Auditing & Finance 1 week ago Easy apply New Lagos Full Time Retail, Fashion & FMCG NGN 400,000 - 600,000 Share link Share on WhatsApp Share on LinkedIn Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share via SMS Job summary He/She is responsible for the day-to-day financial record-keeping, reporting, & tax compliance . Accuracy & timeliness of all bookkeeping in QuickBooks Online, accounts payable & receivable, bank reconciliations, statutory tax filings, & monthly financial reporting. He/she shall maintain the highest standards of accuracy, speed and accuracy. Min Qualification: Degree Experience: Level: Senior level Experience: Length: 7 years Language Requirement: English Working Hours: Full Time - 8 to 5 Applicant Location: Lagos, Nigeria Job descriptions & requirements: Responsibilities: Bookkeeping & Transaction Processing: Post all daily financial transactions into QuickBooks Online Advanced accurately and on the same working day they occur. Maintain the chart of accounts and ensure every transaction is correctly coded to the right account, customer, and class/location. Enter and track customer Estimates raised by the Sales team, ensuring Sales Manager approvals are obtained before conversion to Invoice. Raise sales invoices promptly on dispatch/delivery, working directly with the Warehouse Officer to confirm quantities delivered. Accounts Payable & Receivable: Manage supplier and vendor accounts, ensuring invoices are verified, approved, and paid within agreed terms. Monitor customer accounts receivable, track outstanding balances, and follow up on overdue payments in coordination with Sales. Prepare monthly customer statements of account and resolve queries promptly. Maintain an accurate, up-to-date aged debtors and aged creditors listing at all times. Bank & Balance Sheet Reconciliation: Reconcile all company bank accounts on a monthly basis, or more frequently where required. Reconcile balance sheet accounts, including intercompany and debtor/creditor balances, each month. Investigate and clear reconciling items and unexplained variances within 5 working days of identification. Tax & Statutory Compliance: Prepare and file all statutory returns accurately and on time, including VAT, PAYE, Pension, and Withholding Tax (WHT), with LIRS/FIRS as applicable. Maintain supporting schedules and documentation for every filing in a form ready for audit or inspection at any time. Track statutory due dates on a compliance calendar and flag upcoming deadlines to the manager, admin & accounts at least 5 working days in advance. Ensure zero late-filing penalties as a standing objective. Reporting: Prepare monthly management accounts (profit & loss, balance sheet, cash flow summary) for review by the manager, admin & accounts, and the managing director. Prepare monthly bank reconciliation, aged debtors, and aged creditors reports as part of the standard reporting pack. Support the preparation of the monthly reconciliation report submitted to the managing director. Provide ad hoc financial analysis and reports as requested by the manager, admin & accounts, or managing director. Payroll & Fixed Assets: Prepare monthly staff payroll accurately and submit for approval ahead of the pay date. Maintain the fixed asset register, including additions, disposals, and depreciation schedules. Internal Controls & Compliance: Follow company accounting policies and internal control procedures at all times, including segregation of duties and approval limits. Cooperate fully with internal and external auditors and respond to audit queries within agreed timeframes. Safeguard confidential financial information and disclose it only as authorised. Ensure all customer orders and payments are processed through QuickBooks Online — no order is invoiced or dispatched outside the system, including orders received via WhatsApp, which must be logged in QuickBooks before processing. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. ICAN (ACA) membership required; ATS/AAT with strong experience: also considered. Minimum 4–5 years' post-qualification experience: in a similar accounting role, ideally in FMCG, distribution, or trading. Hands-on experience: with QuickBooks Online is strongly preferred; experience: with Sage or Tally also relevant. Demonstrated experience: preparing and filing VAT, PAYE, Pension, and WHT returns with LIRS/FIRS. Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and general accounting principles. Key Competencies: Accuracy and attention to detail under time pressure, this role does not tolerate recurring errors. Speed and focus at the desk, with the discipline to complete daily postings the same day. Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines (payroll, statutory filings, month-end close) concurrently. Sound understanding of internal controls and willingness to escalate irregularities. Good communication skills for liaising with vendors, customers, auditors, and regulatory bodies. Integrity and discretion in handling confidential financial information. Ability to work within, and help enforce, structured systems and workflows rather than informal workarounds. Works closely with the warehouse officer (dispatch confirmation & invoicing), sales team (estimates, customer accounts), and administrator. Performance Standards (KPIs): Accuracy and turnaround time are the two standards this role is measured against most closely. The table below sets the minimum acceptable performance. KPI Area: Standard Transaction posting: Same-day posting of all transactions; error rate below 1% on monthly review Invoicing turnaround: Invoice raised within 24 hours of confirmed dispatch/delivery Bank reconciliation: Completed within 5 working days of month-end; no unexplained variances outstanding beyond 5 working days Statutory filing: 100% of VAT, PAYE, Pension, and WHT returns filed on or before the due date — zero late filings Monthly reporting pack: Delivered to the Manager, Admin & Accounts within 7 working days of month-end Aged debtors/creditors accuracy: Reconciled to the general ledger with no discrepancies at month-end Audit readiness: All supporting documentation available on request within 24 hours Log In and Apply Important safety tips Do not make any payment without confirming with the Jobberman Customer Support Team. If you think this advert is not genuine, please report it via the Report Job link below. 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