Accountant at Amaiden Energy Nigeria

Job Description

• Prepare PAYE and pension vouchers before the 12th of the preceding month.
• Work with the coordinator—finance & account—to prepare items required by the tax consultants on all tax issues as the need arises.
• Ensure statutory remittance receipts & schedules are available to meet up with invoicing requirements on or before the 12th of every month.
• Ensure all tax and pension queries from employees (office & field) are attended to within 24 hours of receipt of such query.
• Prepare PAYE, pension, NSITF & ITF updates/statuses every week & submit same for review to the coordinator, finance & accounts.

Requirements

• Prepare petty cash reconciliation and raise entries in Lagos on or before the 5th of the preceding month.
• Ensure proper tracking of all vouchers raised in the department.
• Assist in the preparation of remittances of NSITF, pension, tax, and other statutory remittances.
• Raise vouchers for WHT payable schedule on or before the 20th of the preceding month.
• Work closely with Coordinator Finance & Account to resolve Tax & Pension matters
• Ensure proper tracking of all tax receipts and ensure pension and tax receipts are received.
• Prepare error-free transmittals for all tax & schedules for pension payments.
• Prepare and send out pension schedules as and when due to all PFAs within 24 hours of payment of pension.
• Engage and assist to coordinate all state and regulatory bodies' audits.
• Any other assigned duties

Job Requirements

• B.Sc. in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 3–4 years’ relevant experience
• Professional certification or part-qualification (e.g., ICAN, ACCA) is an added advantage.
• Knowledge of PAYE, Pension, NSITF, ITF & WHT
• Proficiency in Excel and accounting software
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.