Junior Accountant

About the role

Shuttlers provides tech-enabled mass transit solutions to individuals and companies, building a global network of vehicle partners. As a Junior Accountant, you will support day-to-day financial operations, ensuring accurate and timely recording of transactions while working closely with the Finance team to maintain compliance with internal policies, strengthen controls and support financial reporting and analysis.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports.
• Support internal and external audit processes.
• Ensure payments are properly authorised and aligned with approved budgets.
• Record financial transactions accurately in accounting systems and maintain organised documentation and filing systems.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Prepare monthly reconciliations of payable accounts and liaise with vendors to resolve discrepancies.
• Monitor accounts payable aging and support timely payments.
• Generate and issue invoices for services and other revenue streams, and perform weekly or monthly receivable reconciliations.
• Track outstanding receivables and follow up on timely collections.
• Support compliance with tax laws and regulations, including preparing and filing statutory tax returns such as VAT, WHT and PAYE, and maintaining tax documentation.
• Assist in preparing and updating vendor payment schedules and monthly bank reconciliation statements.
• Track expenses, reimbursements and general cash operations.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting.
• 0-2 years of relevant experience; internships or NYSC experience are acceptable.
• Basic knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Strong attention to detail, organisational skills, good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with accounting software is a plus.