Junior Accountant – Entry Level Finance Role

About the role

The Junior Accountant will support the finance team of a leading manufacturing client in Lagos, handling day‑to‑day financial transactions and ensuring accurate record‑keeping in line with GAAP.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and post daily journal entries, update the general ledger and maintain organized accounting documentation.
• Reconcile bank statements, process customer invoices, payments, receipts and expense claims, and assist with accounts payable and receivable functions.
• Support payroll processing, statutory remittances, monitor petty‑cash balances and assist in budget preparation and audit exercises.
• Help prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements while ensuring compliance with GAAP and internal policies.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• 0–2 years of accounting experience, including internships or NYSC service.
• Strong attention to detail, high integrity and a commitment to accuracy.

Required skills

• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP).
• Familiarity with accounting software such as QuickBooks or SAP.
• Solid understanding of GAAP, the accounting cycle and basic financial statements.