Company Accountant

About the role

OGNISE is a community management and service aggregation platform connecting communities, estates, neighborhoods, commercial districts, resident associations, CDAs and local governments with professionally managed services. It is looking for a Company Accountant to manage its day-to-day financial operations, including bookkeeping, general ledger maintenance and financial reporting. This is a full-time, on-site position based in Lagos.

Key responsibilities

• Manage daily financial operations, including bookkeeping, general ledger maintenance and preparation of financial statements and management reports
• Monitor accounts payable and receivable, reconcile bank accounts and track cash flow
• Ensure timely invoicing and payments
• Support budgeting and forecasting, and assist with internal financial controls
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations and statutory reporting requirements

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field; professional certification such as ACA or ACCA is an advantage
• Prior experience as an accountant in a corporate or startup environment; familiarity with service or technology sectors is a plus
• Excellent attention to detail, numerical accuracy and ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Effective communication and collaboration skills with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders

Required skills

• Core accounting skills: bookkeeping, general ledger management, financial reporting and account reconciliation
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, cost control and cash flow management
• Proficiency in accounting software and spreadsheets, with the ability to analyze financial data and generate clear reports
• Knowledge of tax regulations, statutory compliance and basic audit processes relevant to Nigerian businesses