Accountant at Legal Afrik Consult (LAC Limited)

Job Summary

• We are looking for a technically sound, disciplined, and detail-orientated accountant to take full ownership of the company's financial operations.
• The ideal candidate is not just someone who records transactions; they are to understand the story behind the numbers, ensure regulatory compliance and produce financial reports that drive decisions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare comprehensive financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, on a monthly and quarterly basis using the accrual basis of accounting.
• Perform thorough bank, cash, and ledger reconciliations on a regular basis and resolve all variances promptly.
• Manage the full accounts payable and receivable cycle, including invoice processing, vendor payments, and customer collections.
• Maintain and oversee petty cash operations, including disbursement tracking and periodic counts.
• Compute and remit all statutory obligations accurately and on time, VAT, Withholding Tax (WHT), PAYE, pension contributions, and Company Income Tax (CIT).
• Maintain a well-structured general ledger and chart of accounts within the company's accounting tool.
• Generate and analyse management reports, variance analyses, and financial dashboards to support business decision-making.
• Ensure all financial documentation is organised, audit-ready, and properly archived.
• Liaise with external auditors, tax consultants, and relevant regulatory bodies as required.
• Identify process gaps and proactively recommend improvements to internal controls and financial procedures.

Requirements

• Minimum of HND or B.Sc. in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 2 years of hands-on accounting experience in a structured commercial environment
• A professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, or part-qualification in view) is a strong added advantage
• Prior experience in a trading, import, or e-commerce business is an advantage
• Deep, working knowledge of accounting standards, including but not limited to IAS 1, IAS 2, IAS 7, IAS 16, and IFRS 15
• Proven ability to independently prepare full financial statements from the trial balance to the final accounts
• Strong understanding of Nigerian tax regulations, VAT Act, PITA, CITA, Pension Reform Act and experience with statutory filings.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, SUMIFS, pivot tables, and financial modelling.
• Hands-on experience with at least one accounting software (Sage, QuickBooks, Odoo, or similar ERP platforms)
• Experience with cash flow management and the indirect method of cash flow preparation is required.

Core Competencies:

• Exceptional attention to detail and a zero-tolerance approach to errors.
• High level of personal discipline and the ability to work independently without micromanagement
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Integrity and strict confidentiality in handling financial information.
• Ability to meet deadlines consistently, including statutory filing deadlines.
• Good communication skills, able to present financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders.