Senior Accountant at Pajuno Development Company Limited

Role Description

• This is a full-time on-site Senior Accountant role located in Lekki. The Senior Accountant will be responsible for day-to-day financial activities, analyzing financial data, preparing financial reports, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. The role also involves collaborating with teams to support budgeting, forecasting, and financial decision-making. We’re looking for a Senior Accountant who will not only oversee our financial reporting and compliance, but also play a pivotal role in laying a solid structure for our receivables management, ensuring cash flow stability, optimized processes, and business scalability.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management & Reporting

• Oversee all accounting operations and daily transactions
• Monitor trade receivables and payables with precision

Conduct monthly bank reconciliations

• Prepare and analyze monthly/quarterly management reports (KPIs, budgets, variance analysis)
• Drive the annual budgeting process and manage cash flow forecasting
• Generate and review financial statements and regulatory reports
• Analyze revenue patterns and ensure optimal cost control

Tax Management

• Lead tax planning and ensure full compliance with regulations
• Manage VAT and WHT filings and submissions
• Track updates in tax legislation and implement changes
• Maintain accurate tax documentation and records

Team Leadership

• Supervise and mentor the Finance/Accounting team
• Coordinate accounting deadlines across departments
• Compliance & Internal Control
• Ensure compliance with statutory regulations and internal policies
• Support internal/external audits
• Implement and monitor internal controls
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial documentation
• Stay updated on accounting standards and best practices

Qualification

• A qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA , CPA or equivalent)
• 6+ years of accounting/finance experience with leadership responsibilities
• Proven experience structuring and managing receivables
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel and accounting software
• High integrity and detail-oriented
• Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, and Record Keeping skills
• Experience in budgeting and forecasting
• Knowledge of financial regulations and compliance
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field