Junior Accountant at LOPTERRA

About the Job

• They are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Junior Accountant to support the finance operations.
• The role involves day-to-day accounting activities, financial record keeping, and support for statutory and management reporting.
• The ideal candidate should have prior accounting experience, good knowledge of Nigerian accounting practices, and reside within or close to the Apapa axis to ensure operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate accounting records, including posting transactions into the general ledger.
• Prepare and review payment vouchers, invoices, and receipts.
• Perform bank reconciliations and resolve reconciling items promptly.
• Support accounts payable and receivable functions, including vendor and customer reconciliations.
• Assist in tracking logistics-related costs such as freight charges, fuel expenses and clearing costs.
• Support monthly management accounts preparation and variance analysis.
• Ensure proper filing and documentation of financial records.
• Assist with statutory compliance, including VAT, WHT, and other tax filings.
• Support audit processes by preparing schedules and responding to audit queries.
• Liaise with operations and admin teams to ensure accurate cost capture and expense control.
• Carry out other accounting and finance-related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• B.Sc./ HND in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• 3–4 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in a fast-paced environment.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft suits (Words, Excel, PowerPoint).