Account Assistant at Energy Market And Rates Consultants (EMRC) Limited Nigeria

Energy Market And Rates Consultants (EMRC) Limited Nigeria are consultants and advisers in energy markets, regulation and transaction advisory. Our deep knowledge of the regulatory framework and power market in Nigeria is built on unrivalled project experience. Members of our staff were major advisers to NERC, BPE and PHCN during the restructuring of the Nigerian Power sector. Since then, we have provided authoritative ongoing advice to 9 of the 11 privatised discos, a genco and a number of IPP developers in the newly privatised business environment. As a result, we have built a deep understanding of the regulatory and power market frameworks in Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position beow:

Job Title: Account Assistant

Locations: Abuja
Employment Type: Full-time

The Opportunity

• We're looking for a seasoned Account Assistant to join our Finance team.
• This role is critical to maintaining strong financial governance, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting, and supporting strategic decision-making at EMRC.
• You'll work closely with the Head, Finance and Admin to ensure financial integrity, compliance, and performance visibility across EMRC.

Your Role

• Capture all income and expenses accurately and promptly in the accounting system.
• Assist in preparing trial balance, income statement (P&L), balance sheet and supporting schedules.
• Raise customer invoices, track payments, follow-up outstanding balances.
• Receive and verify supplier invoices, process payments and monitor what the company owes.
• Keep the general ledger, cashbook, debtors, and creditors ledgers up to date.
• Maintain the integrity, completeness, and accuracy of the general ledger and financial statements.
• Post month-end and year-end journal entries, accruals, prepayments, depreciation, reconciliations, and adjusting entries.
• Track and report on key business and financial performance metrics, providing insights and recommendations.
• Manage cash flow, working capital, and liquidity planning.
• Support the Head, Finance and Admin in preparing board-level and regulatory reports (Annual reports).
• Liaise with auditors during annual and interim audits, preparing schedules and supporting documentation.
• Handle PAYE, VAT, WHT, Company Income Tax and other tax related matters to ensure full compliance.
• Process and remit Pensions and other statutory deductions promptly.

Your Profile

• Candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting.
• Professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, ICAN) is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive finance experience.
• Proficiency in accounting software (QuickBooks, Xero, or equivalent) and ERPs.
• Excellent attention to detail, analytical skills, and integrity.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office suite particularly Excel.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with proven ability to collaborate.
• Quantitative, attention-to-detail, problem solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships across technical and non-technical teams.
• Ability to demonstrate commitment to ethical standards and high level of integrity.
• Self-motivated, disciplined, and able to work independently.
• Personal drive and positive work ethic to deliver results within tight deadlines and in demanding situations without compromising on quality and ethical standards and values.
• Ability to challenge existing practices to develop answers to complex issues.
• Adaptable and proactive in problem solving and process improvement.

What We Offer

• A supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Exposure to the energy consulting sector and its financial operations.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter, explaining why you are the ideal candidate for this role, to: Ijeoma.agu@energy-mrc.com using “Office Assistant Application” as the subject of the email.

Note: We welcome applications on a rolling basis and advise early submission.