Senior Accountant at a Real Estate Company - The Vault Recruitment

The Vault Recruitment - Our client, a real estate company is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Accountant (female for Gender balance)

Vacancy Code: NNY115
Location: Lagos

Job Summary

• Our client, a real estate company, is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to manage financial records, oversee real estate-specific accounting and tax compliance, and provide accurate financial insights to support business decisions.
• The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in property accounting, tax management, and financial reporting within the real estate sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in line with accounting standards.
• Maintain accurate general ledger records for real estate transactions, including acquisitions, disposals, leases, and rental income.
• Reconcile bank accounts, escrow accounts, and property-related ledgers.
• Monitor cash flow, revenue recognition, and expenses across multiple properties and projects.
• Manage accounting for rental income, service charges, property management fees, and lease agreements.
• Track capital expenditures, property development costs, depreciation, and ensure accurate cost allocation.
• Handle all tax matters, including CIT, VAT, WHT, and PAYE, and ensure compliance with Nigerian tax regulations.
• Ensure timely preparation and submission of tax returns, statutory remittances, and regulatory filings.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and strengthen internal financial controls.
• Prepare audit documentation and provide financial analysis and reports to management and investors.1.

Requirements & Qualifications

• BSc/HND in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of relevant accounting experience, comprising 2 years as a Team Lead and 3 years in a staff role, with proven exposure to real estate or property accounting.
• A professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent) is strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Nigerian tax laws and statutory compliance.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Sage, QuickBooks, SAP, or similar) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• High attention to detail, integrity, and ability to work independently.
• Strong analytical, communication, and reporting skills.

Salary
N350,000 - N450,000 per month. 

Application Closing Date
Not Specified. 

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