Junior Accountant at A&R Group

Department: Finance & Accounts
Reports To: Senior Accountant / Head of Finance

Job Summary

A&R Properties is seeking a detail-oriented and organised Junior Accountant to support the company’s daily financial operations, maintain accurate accounting records and assist in managing financial transactions relating to its real estate development activities.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for supporting financial reporting, payment processing, expense tracking, account reconciliation and maintaining proper financial documentation.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Record Keeping

• Maintain accurate records of daily financial transactions, including income, expenses, payments and receipts.
• Record transactions in the company’s accounting system.
• Ensure proper filing and documentation of invoices, receipts, payment vouchers and other financial records.
• Assist in maintaining accurate general ledger entries.

Accounts Payable and Receivable

• Process and document payments to vendors, contractors, suppliers and service providers.
• Monitor outstanding payments from clients and provide regular updates to management.
• Maintain accurate records of client payments, instalments and outstanding property balances.
• Assist in preparing invoices, receipts and payment confirmations.
• Follow up on outstanding receivables as directed.

Bank Reconciliation and Cash Management

• Assist in preparing daily, weekly and monthly bank reconciliations.
• Monitor bank transactions and ensure accurate recording of inflows and outflows.
• Identify and report discrepancies in financial records.
• Maintain proper documentation of petty cash transactions and reimbursements.

Project Financial Monitoring

• Assist in tracking expenses associated with ongoing property development projects.
• Maintain records of payments made to contractors, consultants and suppliers.
• Support the preparation of project expenditure summaries.
• Monitor project expenses against approved budgets and report significant variances.

Financial Reporting

• Assist in preparing weekly and monthly financial reports for management.
• Prepare summaries of income, expenditure, outstanding payments and financial obligations.
• Support the preparation of budgets and cash flow reports.
• Ensure financial reports are accurate and submitted within established deadlines.

Tax and Regulatory Compliance

• Assist in preparing documentation for tax filings and statutory remittances.
• Support compliance with applicable Nigerian tax regulations and accounting standards.
• Maintain proper financial records for audit and regulatory purposes.
• Assist with internal and external audit processes when required.

Administrative and Financial Support

• Verify payment requests and supporting documents before processing.
• Assist in monitoring operational expenses and identifying opportunities for cost control.
• Maintain confidentiality of company financial information.
• Perform other accounting and finance-related duties assigned by management.

Qualifications and Requirements

• B.Sc. or HND in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
• 0–2 years of relevant accounting or finance experience.
• Basic knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Familiarity with accounting software such as QuickBooks, Sage or Zoho Books is an added advantage.
• Basic understanding of Nigerian tax regulations and statutory deductions.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational abilities.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle financial information responsibly.
• ICAN or ACCA certification in progress is an added advantage.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Accuracy and completeness of financial records.
• Timely preparation and submission of financial reports.
• Accuracy of bank reconciliations.
• Proper documentation of financial transactions.
• Effective monitoring of client receivables and outstanding payments.
• Timely processing and recording of approved payments.
• Compliance with company financial policies and procedures.

Core Competencies

• Financial accuracy and attention to detail
• Integrity and confidentiality
• Analytical and numerical skills
• Time management
• Accountability and professionalism
• Financial documentation and reporting
• Teamwork and communication
• Organisational skills