Accountant at Apex Forte Professionals

Apex Forte Professionals is a company specializing in providing recruitment and staffing solutions. Their primary objective is to connect highly skilled professionals with organizations that need their expertise, ensuring a good match between the candidates' skills and the clients' requirements. This involves a range of services, including talent acquisition, workforce management, and consulting to help businesses build effective teams and achieve their goals.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Accountant

Location: Berger, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Core Tasks

• Prepare Financial Reports.
• File statutory returns (PAYE, VAT & WHT).
• Post accounting documents and perform reconciliations.
• File monthly statutory returns.
• Maintain accurate financial records.
• Prepare schedules for audits and management reporting.

Statutory Compliance:

• Prepare and file statutory tax returns including:
  • Pay As You Earn (PAYE)
  • Value Added Tax (VAT)
  • Withholding Tax (WHT)
• Ensure compliance with Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS), and other regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and file monthly statutory returns accurately and within deadlines.
• Maintain proper tax documentation and support during audits

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or HND in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• ACA, ACCA, ICAN, or ANAN qualification (completed or in progress) is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 2–3 years relevant accounting experience in an Advertising Agency or a related industry.

Requirements:

• 2–3 years of accounting experience in an advertising agency or similar organization.
• Sound knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Proficiency in Sage Accounting Software.
• Good knowledge of Nigerian tax laws and statutory remittances.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical and numerical abilities.
• High level of integrity and confidentiality.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to meet strict deadlines.

Technical Competencies:

• Sage Accounting Software
• Microsoft Excel (Intermediate to Advanced)
• Financial Reporting
• Bank & Ledger Reconciliation
• Tax Computation and Filing
• Payroll Support
• Budget Preparation
• Financial Analysis
• Internal Controls
• Audit Preparation

Application Closing Date
29th July, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified cadidates should send their resume to: apexforteprofs@gmail.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.