Principal accountant at Odixcity Consulting in Lekki, Lagos

Organization:

Odixcity Consulting

Job Location:

Lekki, Lagos

Employment Type:

Full time
Date Posted:

Job Description

Position Explanation

  • The Principal accountant will be primarily in charge of the organizing, execution, coordinating and running of all the finance initiatives of the organization and all connected or affiliated companies, which includes; business organizing, financial planning, predicting and talks.
  • The Principal accountant must display a cohesive capability at interpersonal and verbal abilities, both verbally and documented.
  • They must be capable to participate with employees at all levels of the company and exercise sound judgement.
  • Appropriate applicants should also possess outstanding financial reconciliatory competencies and expertise in coordinating time-bound rolling obligations.
  • The employees should be able to take full duty for the items listed obligations; either executing this him/herself or in a directing position: Financial recordkeeping and every month status updates under IFRS in line with due dates.
  • Analysing actual versus budgeted outcomes (in general and for events) and offering guidance to the chief operator, top level management and to board of directors on possible enhancements
  • Getting ready all every month, every quarter and annually tax documentation and making sure that necessary filings and payments are done on time
  • Execute treasury operation which includes managing and directing of payments to vendors and managing of cash
  • Execute every month employees wage processing/ tax conclusions and all associated calculations
  • Execute On a weekly basis /every month bank adjustments and evaluation of FOREX gains/losses.
  • Directing and executing every month or end year inventory takings / stock appraisal where relevant
  • Setting up and preserving rules and standardized processes which includes qualifications on regulates and recordkeeping for management
  • Coordinating the external audit and making sure that it is finished on time
  • Coordinating the organization assets register.
  • Making sure that coverage cover for all assets are adequate and are in line with corporate qualifications
  • Operating with team members and chief operator to finalize any other obligations as may be necessary
  • Exhibited comprehension of the process process connected with work requests from commencement through finalization.
  • Repeatedly presenting collaboration dynamics by operating as a collaborator; comprehension individual and team positions; supporting to a positive operating environment by building reliable connections with team members; and proactively ask for direction, explanation and response.

Duties

  • Submitting of PAYE yearly returns
  • Collect of WHT credit note receipt
  • Process Electronic Tax Clearance certifications
  • Calculate and remit of PAYE and VAT as and when due
  • Inference of Withholding Tax from any agreement granted or from suppliers, and paying same to either FIRS or State IRS.
  • Organize every month outstanding WHT Credit Notes
  • Stand for the organization on Tax matters with FIRS and applicable State IRS
  • Organize every month project accounts, posting of payment vouchers which includes international monetary transfers and preserving P & L Plans on the Sage 50 Financial system
  • Offering executive guidance, direction and management of the finance and accounting team
  • Offering strategic strategic guidance to the Project Business Managers and members of the strategic leadership team
  • Establishing and conceptualizing relations with top level management and external associates and participants
  • Adjusting and prompt remittance of intercompanies’ payments and international capital move
  • Coordinating the methods for financial predicting and financial plans, and monitoring the project setup of all finance reporting.
  • Advising on long-term business and budgeting
  • Organize various federal and state earnings tax returns.
  • Help in federal and state tax audits.
  • Keep abreast of ongoing progress updates in the tax zone, foreign exchange and forex trading
  • Execute all other allocated projects as allocated by the Corporate head
  • Oversee all foreign exchange financial record, which includes exchange, hedging plans, and risk mitigation strategy.
  • Guarantee adherence with governance policies and status updates qualifications for foreign exchange financial record.
  • Track and enhance exchange rates for international processes.
  • Preserve precise records of all foreign exchange financial record and resolve discrepancies.
  • Work alongside internal teams to offer financial findings and assist strategic judgment methods.
  • Stay current with industry trends, economic events, and compliance-related modifications that can effect foreign exchange rates.
  • Help in getting ready financial statements, financial plans, and projections connected with foreign exchange initiatives.
  • Recognize and execute process enhancements to improve effectiveness and precision in foreign exchange processes.
  • Assist within and outside the organization audits connected with foreign exchange financial record.

Credentials

  • Academic Certification – Master's degree / Bachelor's degree / BA in Accounting with a Specialist Certification: Chartered Institute Of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN), The Institute of Chartered Accounting officer of Nigeria (ICAN), Associate Chartered Accounting officer (ACA).
  • Expertise – Candidate must have 5 - 8-years of expertise operating expertise.
  • Great expertise in accounting operational structures (Entry Dimensions, Quick Records, SAGE, Excel spreadsheet software, etc.)
  • Solid understanding of internal regulate principles, process risk assessment.

Key abilities:

  • Must be thorough, meticulous, structured and adaptable whilst at the same time possessing a service mentality and non-compromising honesty and reliability.
  • We anticipate applicant to possess a solid experience in finance and tax in addition to comprehension the specifics of the energy service industry generally.
  • Capability and readiness to operate extra hard to guarantee that all necessary duty and documentation are readied on time and meeting the premium quality guidelines
  • Capability to evaluate challenges and strategize for better initiatives
  • Outstanding executive guidance and planning abilities.

Application Due Date

  • Tuesday 30th Sep, 2025

Steps To Apply

Suitable applicants should send their Resume to: odixcityconsulting@gmail.com using the position name as the subject of their mail.

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