Estate Accountant
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UPDC Facility Management Limited is hiring an Estate Accountant in Ikoyi, Lagos, Nigeria. The role involves managing financial records, monitoring service charge collections, reconciling accounts, and preparing periodic financial reports for a residential estate. The position is full-time and requires close collaboration with estate management, operations, procurement, and finance teams.
- Full-time role in Ikoyi, Lagos
- Focus on estate accounting, service charge management, and financial reporting
- Requires collaboration with estate management, operations, procurement, and finance teams
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UPDC Facility Management Limited is hiring an Estate Accountant in Ikoyi, Lagos, Nigeria. The role involves managing financial records, monitoring service charge collections, reconciling accounts, and preparing periodic financial reports for a residential estate. The position is full-time and requires close collaboration with estate management, operations, procurement, and finance teams.
- Full-time role in Ikoyi, Lagos
- Focus on estate accounting, service charge management, and financial reporting
- Requires collaboration with estate management, operations, procurement, and finance teams
- Involves budgeting, cash management, and bank reconciliation duties
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Estate Accountant at UPDC Facility Management Limited
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Oct 2, 2026, 1:03 PM
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At UPDC FM Limited, we specialize in comprehensive management, maintenance, and sustainable power solutions tailored for residential, corporate, and commercial properties.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Estate Accountant
Location: Ikoyi, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary
The role will ensure accurate recording of estate income and expenditure, effective monitoring of service charge collections, timely payments to approved vendors, proper reconciliation of accounts, and preparation of periodic financial reports.
The Estate Accountant will be responsible for managing and maintaining the financial records and accounting operations of the residential estate.
The successful candidate will work closely with the Estate Management, Operations, Procurement, and Finance teams to ensure financial controls, policies, and reporting requirements are consistently adhered to at the estate.
Key Responsibilities
- Estate Accounting & Financial Management:
- Support the preparation and monitoring of the estate's annual budget and periodic forecasts.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date accounting records for the estate.
- Monitor estate operating expenses against approved budgets.
- Prepare and maintain estate financial schedules and supporting documentation.
- Ensure compliance with company accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
- Ensure all financial transactions are properly authorized and supported with relevant documentation.
- Record and monitor all estate-related income, expenses, payments, and transactions.
- Service Charge & Revenue Management:
- Maintain accurate records of service charge billings and collections.
- Follow up with relevant teams on outstanding balances and support collection efforts.
- Reconcile service charge receipts with bank statements and estate records.
- Ensure all estate revenue is accurately captured and properly accounted for.
- Prepare statements and other financial information required by residents or estate management.
- Monitor outstanding service charge balances and prepare regular collection reports.
- Cash & Bank Management:
- Ensure all cash collections are properly documented and promptly deposited in accordance with company policy.
- Prepare periodic bank and cash reconciliations.
- Maintain proper records of estate cash transactions and petty cash.
- Monitor and reconcile the estate's bank account and other approved payment channels.
- Monitor cash requirements and escalate any unusual or significant variances.
- Financial Reporting:
- Provide financial information and analysis to support estate management decision-making.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and other periodic estate financial reports.
- Maintain proper documentation and schedules for audit purposes.
- Provide reports on income, expenditure, collections, outstanding receivables, payables, and budget performance.
- Prepare variance analysis and highlight significant deviations from approved budgets.
- Compliance & Internal Controls:
- Maintain proper filing and documentation of all estate financial transactions.
- Ensure segregation of duties and approval limits are properly observed.
- Support internal and external audit activities by providing requested records and explanations.
- Ensure adherence to company financial policies, accounting standards, and statutory requirements.
- Identify financial control gaps and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
- Estate Operations Support:
- Participate in estate meetings where financial input is required.
- Support financial analysis for estate projects, repairs, maintenance, and operational initiatives.
- Monitor utility expenses and other recurring estate costs.
- Review financial aspects of maintenance, utilities, security, cleaning, landscaping, and other estate services.
- Work closely with the Estate Manager and Operations team to understand the financial implications of estate activities.
- Qualifications & Experience
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably within property management, facility management, real estate orsimilar service-based environment.
- Practical knowledge of accounts payable, receivables, reconciliations, budgeting, and financial reporting.
- Experience with accounting software / ERP systems is required.
- Professional accounting qualification such as ICAN, ACCA, or equivalent is required.
- Experience managing accounting activities within a residential estate or property environment will be an advantage.
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline.
Salary: N300,000 - N350,000 / month.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
Application Deadline:
16th October, 2026.
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Ikoyi
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Lagos State