Accountant at First Excelsia Professional Services Limited

First Excelsia Professional Services Limited - Our client is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Accountant

Location: Ikoyi, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Industry: Engineering Procurement, Operations & Maintenance Services

Job Description

• Our client is seeking to a detail-oriented and proactive Accountant to join their team. The successful candidate will manage the company’s financial records, ensure accurate reporting, and maintain full compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• The role holder must be well-versed in general accounting practices, tax compliance, and financial reporting, with a strong sense of accountability and efficiency.

Job Responsibilities

• Procurement of electricity tokens for 350+ telecom sites.
• Accurately track, record, and report all token-related expenses.
• Organize and verify token receipts and site photographs.
• Prepare and submit invoices with supporting documentation (receipts, photos, summaries) to the telecom company.
• Record daily financial transactions and ensure accuracy in ledgers and journals.
• Maintain accounts payable and receivable; perform bank and ledger reconciliations.
• Process payroll, staff claims, and statutory deductions.
• Monitor and report on cash flow and budgeting performance.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Ensure accurate and timely monthly filing and remittance of all applicable taxes, including:
  • Value Added Tax (VAT)
  • Withholding Tax (WHT)
  • Pay-As-You-Earn (PAYE)
  • Pension contributions
  • Industrial Training Fund (ITF), NSITF, and other statutory deductions
• Liaise with tax authorities and ensure full compliance with local tax laws.
• Maintain strong internal control systems and financial policies.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory frameworks.

Person Specification

• Bachelor’s Degree / HND in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Professional certification (e.g., ICAN, ACA, ACCA) is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 3 years accounting experience, preferably in engineering or telecoms.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage, Zoho) and Microsoft
• Excel.
• Knowledge of Nigerian tax laws and statutory compliance.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• High level of integrity and attention to detail.

Application Closing Date
15th December, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: talentsearch@firstexcelsia.com using “Accountant” as the subject of the email.