Accountant at Maurice Xandra Solutions

Job Summary

Our client, a leading cosmetics organisation within the FMCG industry, is seeking a meticulous and qualified Accountant to manage its day-to-day accounting operations and ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.

The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining financial records, preparing monthly management accounts, managing tax and statutory compliance, performing reconciliations, supporting external audits, and monitoring internal financial controls. The role requires a commercially minded accounting professional with strong knowledge of Nigerian tax regulations and the ability to manage multiple financial deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records in the organisation\'s accounting system
• Prepare monthly management accounts including income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement
• Process accounts payable and receivable transactions and perform regular reconciliations
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliation statements and resolve outstanding items
• Compute and remit monthly PAYE, VAT, withholding tax, pension, and NSITF contributions within statutory deadlines
• Maintain the fixed asset register and compute depreciation in line with company policy
• Coordinate and support the annual external audit, preparing all required audit schedules
• Prepare quarterly budget-versus-actual variance analyses and report key findings to management
• Liaise with banks, FIRS, and other regulatory bodies on routine financial and compliance matters
• Implement and monitor internal financial controls to safeguard company assets

Requirements

• Bachelor\'s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
• ICAN Associate member or active ICAN/ACCA student with significant examinations completed
• Minimum of 4 -7 years of relevant accounting experience in a structured organization
• Strong knowledge of Nigerian tax laws including CITA, PITA, and VAT Act
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and financial modelling
• Thorough understanding of FIRS as applicable to financial statement preparation
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously without compromising quality.

Application Question(s):

• How many years of relevant accounting experience do you have, and have you worked in a structured FMCG or manufacturing environment?
• What is your current ICAN or ACCA status, and how many professional examinations have you completed?
• Describe your practical experience with Nigerian tax compliance, including PAYE, VAT, withholding tax, pension, NSITF, and FIRS-related filings.