Accountant at First Excelsia

Job Responsibilities:

• Procurement of electricity tokens for 350+ telecom sites.
• Accurately track, record, and report all token-related expenses. 
• Organize and verify token receipts and site photographs. 
• Prepare and submit invoices with supporting documentation (receipts, photos, 
• summaries) to the telecom company. 
• Record daily financial transactions and ensure accuracy in ledgers and journals.
• Maintain accounts payable and receivable; perform bank and ledger reconciliations. 
• Process payroll, staff claims, and statutory deductions. 
• Monitor and report on cash flow and budgeting performance. 
•  Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Ensure accurate and timely monthly filing and remittance of all applicable taxes, 
• including: 
•    Value Added Tax (VAT) 
•    Withholding Tax (WHT) 
•     Pay-As-You-Earn (PAYE) 

     Pension contributions 

      Industrial Training Fund (ITF), NSITF, and other statutory deductions 

• Liaise with tax authorities and ensure full compliance with local tax laws.
• Maintain strong internal control systems and financial policies.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory frameworks.

Person Specification

• Bachelor’s Degree /HND in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Professional certification (e.g., ICAN, ACA, ACCA) is highly desirable. 
• Minimum of 3 years accounting experience, preferably in engineering or telecoms. 
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage, Zoho) and Microsoft  Excel. 
• Knowledge of Nigerian tax laws and statutory compliance. 
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills. 
•  High level of integrity and attention to detail.