Accountant (Event Center) at Prohuman Capital Consulting

Prohuman Capital Consulting is a dynamic HR consulting firm dedicated to empowering organizations with comprehensive human resources expertise and strategic guidance. Founded on the principle that exceptional talent management drives business success, we partner with companies to navigate their most complex HR challenges and unlock their human capital potential. Our reach extends to companies in and around West Africa, where we do business with diverse organizations seeking strategic HR solutions. At Prohuman Capital Consulting, we believe that every organization is unique. Our consultative approach begins with understanding your specific business context, industry dynamics, and organizational culture. We then develop customized solutions that are practical, implementable, and measurable.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Accountant (Event Center)

Location: Ikeja, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Reporting Line: MD

Role Overview

• We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Accountant to independently manage the day-to-day financial operations of the organisation.
• The ideal candidate will take ownership of the accounting function with minimal supervision, ensuring accurate financial record-keeping, robust reporting, and full compliance with applicable accounting standards.
• This role is critical to the financial integrity of the business and demands a professional who is not only technically sound but is also able to apply that knowledge in a fast-paced, service-driven hospitality and events environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain complete and accurate books of accounts using the double-entry bookkeeping system, ensuring all transactions are correctly classified, recorded, and reconciled on a timely basis.
• Prepare monthly management accounts, including the Profit & Loss statement and Statement of Financial Position (Balance Sheet), with supporting schedules and narrative for management review.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliation exercises to align the organisation’s cash book with bank statements, investigating and resolving all outstanding items promptly.
• Manage payroll processing at month-end, ensuring accurate recognition of payroll costs, correct journal entries, and timely disbursement of salaries.
• Oversee accounts payable and receivable, including vendor invoice processing, customer advance payments (deferred revenue), fixed asset schedules, petty cash, and expense reimbursements – ensuring proper documentation at all times.
• Apply correct revenue recognition principles to advance payments received for event bookings and suite reservations, in compliance with applicable IFRS standards.
• Ensure full compliance with statutory tax obligations (VAT, WHT, PAYE) and support audit processes by providing accurate records, schedules, and financial data as required.
• Provide timely financial analysis and reporting to management to support budgeting, cost control, and operational decision-making.

Qualification & Experience

• A degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• 3 – 5 years of hands-on accounting experience, preferably within the hospitality, events, or service sector.
• A professional qualification (ICAN, ACCA, or equivalent) is required or a demonstrated progression towards completion.
• Proven working knowledge of double-entry bookkeeping and its application in a business environment.
• Experience in preparing management accounts (P&L and Balance Sheet) on a monthly basis.
• Demonstrated ability to perform bank reconciliations, manage payroll, and handle deferred revenue/unearned income.
• Familiarity with IFRS accounting standards, including IAS 1 (Presentation of Financial Statements), IAS 2 (Inventories), and relevant revenue recognition principles.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage, or similar) and Microsoft Excel.

Application Closing Date
25th March, 2026.