Accountant at ECLAT HR Consulting

Department: Finance & Administration

Reports to: Finance Manager / Head of Finance

Location: Lugbe, Abuja

Employment Type: Full-time

Salary: 200k-250k

Responsibilities

The ideal candidate will (but is not limited to):

• Maintain general ledger, accounts payable, and accounts receivable records for the company and its projects.
• Record and reconcile daily transactions, including payments, receipts, and bank transfers.
• Prepare monthly management accounts, trial balance, and basic financial statements for review by management.
• Assist in generating project wise or site wise cost reports for ongoing engineering contracts.
• Process customer invoices and credit notes in line with contract terms and project milestones.
• Follow up on outstanding debtors and coordinate with project managers to ensure timely billing and payment collection.
• Process supplier invoices, verify supporting documents (delivery notes, approvals), and reconcile with purchase orders.
• Assist in monitoring vendor payments and maintaining an updated vendor payment schedule.
• Prepare payroll inputs and support the calculation of salaries, allowances, and deductions.
• Assist in ensuring timely payment of statutory obligations such as PAYE, pension contributions, and relevant taxes.
• Prepare and reconcile bank statements and petty cash records.
• Provide cash flow information to management to support project funding and working capital decisions.
• Support internal and external audits by providing accurate records and explanations of transactions.
• Help maintain strong internal controls and documentation practices for all financial processes.

Requirement

• Bachelor\'s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. 
  • Professional qualification (e.g., ICAN, ACCA, or equivalent) is an added advantage. 
  • Minimum of 3–5 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in an engineering, construction, or project-based organization. 
  • Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Sage, QuickBooks, or similar) and Microsoft Excel.

Required Competencies

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and statutory compliance. 
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills. 
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail. 
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. 
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills. 
• Proactive, solution-oriented, and able to work independently as well as within a team. 
• Good time management and ability to maintain accurate financial records.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.