Accountant (Student Housing Company Limited) at Africa Plus Partners Nigeria Limited (APPNL)

Job Summary

• The Accountant role is for a growing portfolio company. The role will be responsible for managing day-to-day financial transactions related to the Student Housing project. This includes maintaining accurate financial records, overseeing site-level cash management, supporting budgeting and forecasting, preparing periodic financial reports, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and internal financial policies.

Job Details

• Maintain and update accurate records of all project financial transactions, including purchases, payments, site expenses, and receivables.
• Monitor project budgets and expenditures, ensuring costs are within approved budgets and highlighting variances.
• Oversee and reconcile site cash advances, petty cash, and ensure timely retirement and documentation by site personnel.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports on project performance.
• Support vendor and contractor payments by verifying invoices, processing payments, and maintaining proper documentation.
• Assist in preparing project cash flow forecasts and funding requests.
• Liaise with external auditors, banks, tax authorities, and other regulatory bodies as required.
• Ensure compliance with financial, tax, and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of financial controls, policies, and procedures across all project locations.
• Periodically visit project sites to support finance processes, verify assets and stocks, and train site personnel on financial documentation where required.

Requirements

• Minimum of a first degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or any related discipline (not lower than a 2:1) 
• Proficiency in Specialized Accounting and ERP software 
• Minimum of 4 - 5 years of relevant experience in a similar role.
• Experience in statutory financial reporting and knowledge of GAAP and IFRS
• Membership of a relevant Professional body (Local or International) e.g., the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), Association of Certified and Chartered Accountants (ACCA) or its equivalent.