Senior Real Estate Accountant at Harmony Garden and Estate Development Limited

Harmony Garden & Estate Development Limited is a pioneering real estate and construction firm committed to innovation, sustainability, and excellence. We are working to utilizes innovative technologies to enhance the sustainability, sales and efficiency of building projects.

Harmony Gardens is the real estate development subsidiary of Harmony Garden & Estate Development Limited — a fast-growing, multi-state real estate investment and development company with bold expansion goals across Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, and key markets in Nigeria.

As a leading real estate company specializing in the sale of land with genuine titles, luxury property development, and farm city settlements, Harmony Gardens is synonymous with integrity, quality, and exceptional service. With 1,300 hectares of genuine land valued at $215 million USD and investments across multiple sister businesses—including Royal Crystal Airways, BMTC Energy, and Ibile Industrial Park—we are well-positioned for significant growth.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Real Estate Accountant

Location: Eleko Beach Road, Ibeju-Lekki -Lagos 
Employment Type: Full-time / Executive-Level Accounting Role

Description

• As we scale toward becoming one of Nigeria’s top five real estate companies, we are building the financial leadership infrastructure to support rapid growth, multi-branch operations, commission structures, construction projects, and franchise expansion.
• We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Real Estate Accountant who can bring structure, financial intelligence, and operational discipline to a growing real estate enterprise.
• This role is ideal for a professional who thrives in fast-scaling environments and wants to play a strategic role in building strong financial systems — not just maintaining them.

Role Overview

• The Senior Real Estate Accountant will oversee full-cycle accounting operations, financial controls, commission structures, reconciliations, reporting accuracy, and compliance across multiple business units.
• You will work closely with executive leadership to provide financial visibility, support strategic decisions, and ensure scalable accounting processes are implemented across branches.
• This is more than bookkeeping — this is financial stewardship for a high-growth real estate organization.

Key Responsibilities
Financial Leadership & Oversight:

• Manage full-cycle accounting operations (A/R, A/P, general ledger, reconciliations)
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual closes
• Implement and maintain strong internal controls
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and regulatory standards
• Prepare executive-level financial reports and performance dashboards
• Provide financial insights to support strategic decision-making.

Revenue & Commission Management:

• Oversee sales receivables, associate commissions, and compensation structures
• Ensure accurate tracking of property transactions and revenue recognition
• Monitor cash flow and forecasting across projects and branches.

Operational & Process Optimization:

• Design scalable accounting processes to support multi-state expansion
• Improve reporting efficiency and financial transparency
• Oversee purchasing controls and expense management
• Supervise banking operations and vendor management:

Cross-Departmental Collaboration:

• Partner with Sales, Marketing, Construction, and Operations teams
• Support franchise and branch financial reporting
• Guide junior accounting staff where applicable.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (Master’s degree is an advantage)
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience (real estate or property accounting strongly preferred)
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP
• Proven experience managing commission-based revenue structures
• Advanced Excel proficiency (financial modeling, pivot tables, forecasting)
• Experience with accounting software such as QuickBooks
• Familiarity with property management software (Yardi or similar platforms)
• Strong analytical, leadership, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to operate independently in a fast-growth environment.

Preferred Credentials:

• ICAN / ACCA certification (or in progress)
• Experience in real estate development, construction accounting, or multi-entity operations
• Experience implementing accounting systems or process improvements.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

• Harmony Garden & Estate Development Limited is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion across all levels of the organisation.

What Makes This Role Different

• Opportunity to build financial systems from a strategic level
• Direct collaboration with executive leadership
• Influence in a rapidly expanding real estate enterprise
• High-impact role with measurable results
• Growth pathway into Finance Manager / Financial Controller.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter to: hr@landbookbyharmony.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.