IT Horizons Limited is a company with diverse talents and skills on existing, recent and upcoming technologies worldwide. We are a team of young, vibrant, ambitious but experienced professionals who deal with everything relating to technologies especially information communication technologies (ICT). In addition, we have the ability to update with latest trends.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Senior Accountant
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Responsibilities
To achieve cost-effective Utilization of IT Horizons’ financial resources, through the definition of financial standards, policies and procedures.
Engages Executive Management and the appropriate Board Committee to develop short, medium, and long-term financial plans and projections.
Develops and utilise financial models and activity-based financial analysis to provide a basis for investment decisions and business planning.
Manages key banking relationships to facilitate proper, timely and cost-effective funding of business operations.
Develops and maintain a system of appropriate financial policies, procedures and controls to ensure efficient financial management.
Monitors all third-party payments to ensure that such payments are justified by the value of work successfully completed and are in alignment with the approved budget.
Oversees the preparation and communication of timely, accurate, and useful financial and management reports for investors or lending institutions and IT Horizons’ management on aperiodic and /or ad-hoc basis.
Raise funds as approved by the Board of Directors to finance ITHorizons’ activities.
Implement a sound accounting framework in compliance with statutory provisions.
Develops and implement a robust and reliable financial reporting system in compliance with statutory requirements.
Ensures that adequate controls are in place to facilitate seamless payment system.
Establish measures or controls to ensure that all financial transactions are accurately captured and reported.
Approve accruals and adjustments on erroneously posted financial transactions into the financial system.
Liaise with statutory auditors to discuss and resolve queries as they arise to ensure seamless audit exercise.
Develops and manage relationships with relevant external bodies e.g. regulatory organisations, auditors, solicitors, banks etc.
Respond to relevant requests from financial institutions.
Approves payroll along with Chiefs, P&C to facilitate payment to staff.
Advise executive management on changes in financial regulations, legislation and government tariffs.
Manage IT Horizons’ treasury assets to achieve optimal sourcing, application and growth of funds.
Provide technical training, guidance and advise on financial accounting issues, developments and trends to other business or departmental heads.
Manage day-to-day accounting transactions and provide leadership to company’s Finance Department.
Manage the performance of staff in Finance Department.
Review weekly financial reports submitted by relevant departments or units and presents timely reports to the CCO.
Coordinates the preparation of the company’s financial reports and statutory reporting process.
Oversees the preparation of regular financial and management accounts.
Perform other duties that may be assigned by the CCO
Requirements
Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or any related discipline.
MBA or master’s degree in a related discipline is an advantage.
Relevant professional certifications from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), Association of Certified and Chartered Accountants (ACCA) or its equivalent
Minimum of 5 years relevant experience, interfacing with the Executive team and financial partners. Experience of statutory financial reporting and knowledge of GAAP, IFRS.
Knowledge of GAAP, IFRS
The competence proficiency levels required for the position of Finance Manager are defined using the following key terms:
Business planning and analysis
Mastery Budgeting, financial forecasting and cost control
Mastery Corporate finance
Mastery Investment planning and portfolio management
Mastery Financial reporting
Mastery Treasury management
Mastery Financial modelling and analysis
Mastery Tax planning/management
Mastery Knowledge of relevant accounting software
Mastery Leadership
Mastery Relationship management
Mastery Problem solving, numerical &analytical skills
Skills Stakeholder management
Mastery Communication (Verbal,Written, and Presentation) - Mastery
Application Closing Date
15th August, 2025.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to:careers@ithorizonsgroup.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.