Accountant at Wells Accounting and Tax Services

Wells Accounting and Tax Services is specialized in accounting, tax advisory, bookkeeping, financial planning, and accounting and business consultancy services to help your businesses achieve it's goals and make your organization stand out.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Accountant

Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• Are you an experienced Accountant looking to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment? Our organization in the Logistics and Travel industry is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Accountant to join our finance team.
• This role is ideal for a proactive professional who can manage financial operations, support business growth, and ensure accurate reporting across our logistics and travel service lines.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in line with relevant accounting standards.
• Maintain accurate general ledger records and support management reporting.
• Manage accounts receivable: issue customer invoices and track collections.
• Handle accounts payable: verify supplier invoices and ensure timely payments.
• Monitor staff travel advances, fuel expenses, fleet-related costs, and operational expenditures.
• Perform bank and cash reconciliations and maintain proper cash documentation.
• Conduct cost and revenue analysis for logistics trips, freight services, and travel bookings.
• Ensure tax compliance (VAT, WHT, PAYE, CIT) and support internal/external audits.
• Use accounting software to record transactions and maintain proper documentation.
• Recommend process improvements to strengthen financial controls.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional certification (ICAN/ACCA) is an advantage.
• 2–3 years proven experience as an Accountant, preferably within the logistics, transport, or travel industry.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, and costing.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Sage, QuickBooks, SAP, Zoho).
• Excellent Excel skills, strong analytical ability, and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Personal Attributes:

• High level of integrity and professionalism.
• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities
• Proactive, reliable, and a strong team player.

Salary
N250,000 Monthly.

Application Closing Date
30th January, 2026.