Chief Accountant at a Reputable Real Estate Firm - U-Connect Human Resources Limited

U-Connect Human Resources Limited - Our client, a reputable Real Estate firm with its head office situated in Lekki, Lagos State, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Chief Accountant

Location: Lekki, Lagos
Directly Reports to: Founding Partner, Managing Partner and Senior Partner
Industry: Estate Surveying and Valuation.

Description

• They are looking to hire the services of a highly skilled and experienced Chief Accountant to oversee our company’s financial operations.
• The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing financial reporting, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and providing strategic financial insights.
• Must possess strong leadership skills, excellent attention to detail, and relevant professional qualifications such as ICAN or ACCA. Join our team and play a key role in shaping our financial success.

Key Responsibilities

• Deeply involved in the financial and cost accounting for individual properties, portfolios, and development projects. This includes detailed tracking of property-level revenues (rent, service charges), operating expenses, and capital expenditures.
• Ensures accurate billing, collection, and recognition of rental income, and meticulously manages and monitors costs for development projects, including cost-to-complete analysis.
• Focuses on key real estate metrics like NOI, Cap Rates, and ROI for properties. Supports valuations.
• Crucial for preparing investor reports, managing capital calls and distributions, and ensuring compliance with specific loan covenants related to property financing.
• High proficiency in real estate accounting and property management software (e.g., Yardi, RealPage) is paramount.
• Works closely with property management, asset management, and development teams, translating operational realities into financial reports.
• Responsible for the entire accounting function, ensuring the accuracy and reliability of all financial data and records.
• Oversees the preparation of all financial statements (Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Cash Flow) for the entire organization, adhering to GAAP/IFRS for internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensures adherence to all accounting standards, tax laws, and regulatory requirements. Develops and maintains robust internal controls to safeguard assets and prevent fraud. Manages audits.
• Leads the organization-wide budgeting process and prepares financial forecasts to support strategic planning and resource allocation.
• Manages, mentors, and develops the entire accounting department staff.
• Oversees and improves accounting systems and processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree: A degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (mandatory).
• Chartered Accountant (CA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or equivalent.
• ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) or CMA (Certified Management Accountant) are also highly valued.

Skills:

• Expertise in preparing and analyzing financial statements.
• In-depth knowledge of GAAP, IFRS, or other relevant standards.
• Understanding of corporate taxes, VAT, and other tax laws.
• Experience with accounting software such as SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks, or Tally.
• Ability to supervise accounting staff and coordinate with other departments.
• High accuracy and thoroughness in financial documentation.
• Strong ability to interpret financial data and identify discrepancies.
• Effective written and verbal communication for reporting to management and stakeholders.
• Ability to resolve complex financial issues efficiently.
• Handling multiple priorities and meeting deadlines.

Application Closing Date
20th August, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online