Jobs in Lagos for an Accountant - Real Estate

Bradfield Consulting Limited - Our client with a major investment in the Real Estate industry, is currently seeking to employ suitably qualified candidate to fill the position below:


Job Title: Accountant - Real Estate

Location: Lagos
Job category: Real Estate

Job Descriptions

• There are huge opportunities in this fast growing sector which they dominate. Excellent training provided and good career opportunities into the team.
• The Accountant will be responsible for the timely and accurate reporting which is fully compliant with all the accounting policies.

• Ensure accurate and complete posting of the Company’s inventory in accordance with agreed standards.
• Maintain all records of taxation activities including tax liabilities and payments and provide adequate proof of remittances for tax audit exercises.
• Prepare and ensure prompt rendition of personal income tax.
• Process staff loans and personal advances.
• Substantiates financial transactions by auditing documents.
• Maintains accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures.
• Guides accounting clerical staff by coordinating activities and answering questions.
• Reconciles financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.
• Secures financial information by completing data base backups.
• Prepare client billing schedule and submit the invoice to clients.
• Maintain aging report of outstanding liabilities to third-party entities and provide relevant explanations as required.
• Prepare periodic reports on all invoices processed and received.
• Review requests and supporting documents to ensure validity, accuracy, and completeness.
• Update the financial records of the business as appropriate, including invoices, vendor accounts, fixed assets, inventory and other GL accounts.
• Respond to internal and third-party enquires regarding payments processing.
• Ensure accuracy of computations on salary schedule.
• Prepares asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information.
• Maintains financial security by following internal controls.
• Prepares payments by verifying documentation, and requesting disbursements.
• Prepares special financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Documents financial transactions by entering account information.
• Recommends financial actions by analyzing accounting options.
• Summarizes current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports.

• A minimum of 5 - 8 years post-NYSC relevant professional experience in accounting or audit related functions.
• A professional accounting qualification (ACA or ACCA)
• Proficient in Business Writing
• Practical use of Peachtree and Microsoft Excel

• Good leadership skills
• Interpersonal abilities
• Willingness to learn
• Meticulous attention to details
• Commitment to achieving excellence.
• Positive attitude and energy
• Ability to work with little or no supervision
• Effective written and oral communication