Accountant at DreamCity Group

DreamCity is a leading real estate development company providing value driven real estate projects with guaranteed return on investments in startegic and secure locations across Nigeria. we have successfully delivered housing projects for major companies, most recently, the Kaduna Refinery and Petrochemical Company, Shell and Chevron Co-operatives. We have established our place amongst the leading and most reliable developers in Nigeria, having delivered over 1,732 homes since its inception and with a development portfolio of our 3,600 housing units currently at various stages of completion; Our commercial investments include(s) serviced hotel apartments, boutique hotels and commercial complexes

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Accountant

Location: Lagos 
Employment Type: Full-time

Position Overview

• We are seeking a highly competent Accountant with a minimum of 5 years of experience across at least two of the following industries: real estate development, construction, REIT investment, fintech, microfinance banking, or hospitality.
• The ideal candidate will possess strong technical accounting skills, relevant professional certification, and the ability to handle multi-entity financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and performance analysis. This role reports to the Director, Finance/Accounts.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate, complete, and up-to-date financial records for all subsidiaries, ensuring proper documentation and filing in accordance with statutory requirements.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated financial statements for the group, including inter-company reconciliations and eliminations.
• Ensure compliance with industry-specific regulations, including real estate construction accounting (e.g., project cost tracking), REIT fund management, microfinance bank prudential guidelines, fintech payment reconciliation, and hospitality revenue accounting.
• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and periodic forecasts for each business unit, monitoring actual performance against budget and providing variance analysis.
• Compute, file, and remit all applicable taxes (CIT, VAT, WHT, PAYE) across the group, ensuring timely compliance with FIRS and state revenue authorities.
• Oversee the processing of vendor payments, contractor milestone payments, and customer/tenant/investor receipts, ensuring accuracy and timely settlement.
• Reconcile multiple bank accounts daily, monitor cash flow across entities, and prepare cash position reports for management.
• Generate financial reports (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow) with insights on profitability, cost drivers, and revenue trends for each subsidiary.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors, providing required schedules, ledgers, and explanations during periodic audits.
• Review and strengthen internal controls, recommend process efficiencies, and ensure adherence to group financial policies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field from a recognized institution.
• Minimum of 5 years of post-qualification experience in a similar role, with practical experience in at least two of the following sectors: real estate development, construction, REIT investment, fintech, microfinance banking, or hospitality.
• Professional certification is mandatory (e.g., ICAN, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent).
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, Nigerian tax laws, and industry-specific regulations (e.g., CBN guidelines for microfinance banks, SEC rules for REITs).
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage, or ERP systems) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and manage multiple entities with minimal supervision.

Preferred Attributes:

• Experience with group consolidation and inter-company transactions.
• Familiarity with payment gateway reconciliation for fintech operations.
• Knowledge of construction job costing and revenue recognition (IFRS 15).

Application Closing Date
Not Specified. 

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: scofield.onwuegbuchi@dreamcityproperty.com using the Job Title and Job Location as subject of the email.