Accountant at JNC International Limited

JNC International Limited is a leading Turnkey Medical Equipment Service and Solutions Company in Nigeria. Our competences are noticeable throughout the healthcare space in Nigeria as we constantly look to improve and provide quality and affordable solutions for desired need through our innovative strategies for solutions delivery.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Accountant

Location: Lekki, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Position Overview

• The Accountant is responsible for managing day-to-day financial transactions and maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with internal controls, tax regulations, and reporting requirements.
• This role supports financial reporting, payroll management, inventory reconciliation, and procurement-related financial documentation, with a strong emphasis on accuracy, timeliness, and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities
Financial Record-Keeping & Transactions:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all financial transactions.
• Process payments, invoices, and receipts in accordance with financial policies.
• Conduct bank reconciliations and ensure financial records match bank statements.
• Ensure proper documentation for all financial transactions.

Accounts Payable & Receivable Management:

• Process vendor payments and ensure all invoices are properly approved and recorded.
• Manage accounts receivable, invoicing clients and following up on outstanding payments.
• Work with procurement to ensure vendor contracts align with financial policies.

Payroll & Employee Benefits Administration:

• Prepare payroll calculations and ensure timely salary disbursement.
• Ensure statutory deductions (PAYE, pensions, NHF, VAT) are processed correctly and remitted.
• Maintain confidential payroll records and ensure compliance with labor regulations.

Tax Compliance & Financial Audits:

• Prepare tax filings and ensure timely payment of all statutory obligations.
• Support the CFO in preparing financial reports for external audits.
• Ensure all financial records are audit-ready and compliant with regulatory standards.

Budgeting & Expense Monitoring:

• Assist in preparing annual budgets and financial forecasts.
• Track expenses against budget allocations and report any variances to the CFO.
• Support in financial planning efforts by providing data-driven financial insights.

Internal Controls & Financial Integrity:

• Implement and enforce financial controls to prevent fraud and mismanagement.
• Conduct regular checks on financial processes to ensure compliance.
• Report any discrepancies or financial risks to the CFO.

Procurement Support & Asset Tracking:

• Process vendor payments upon validation of delivery, documentation, and internal approvals.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and ensure completeness of supporting documents.
• Support inventory tracking, asset tagging, and reconciliation with physical counts.
• Assist in preparing procurement reports and audit schedules.
• Collaborate with the facilities team for joint asset sign-off and deployment logs.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional certification (ICAN, ACCA, CPA) preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in financial accounting.
• Strong understanding of tax regulations, financial reporting, and compliance.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage, Xero) and Microsoft Excel.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in financial record-keeping.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: careers@jnciltd.com using the position as the subject of the email.