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Responsibilities: Maintain accurate, complete, and up-to-date financial records for all subsidiaries, ensuring proper documentation and filing in accordance with statutory requirements. Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated financial statements for the group, including inter-company reconciliations and eliminations. Ensure compliance with industry-specific regulations, including real estate construction accounting (e.g., project cost tracking), REIT fund management, microfinance bank prudential guidelines, fintech payment reconciliation, and hospitality revenue accounting. Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and periodic forecasts for each business unit, monitoring actual performance against budget and providing variance analysis. Compute, file, and remit all applicable taxes (CIT, VAT, WHT, PAYE) across the group, ensuring timely compliance with FIRS and state revenue authorities. Oversee the processing of vendor payments, contractor milestone payments, and customer/tenant/investor receipts, ensuring accuracy and timely settlement. Reconcile multiple bank accounts daily, monitor cash flow across entities, and prepare cash position reports for management. Generate financial reports (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow) with insights on profitability, cost drivers, and revenue trends for each subsidiary. Coordinate with internal and external auditors, providing required schedules, ledgers, and explanations during periodic audits. Review and strengthen internal controls, recommend process efficiencies, and ensure adherence to group financial policies. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field from a recognized institution. Minimum of 4 years of post-qualification experience in a similar role, with practical experience in at least two of the following sectors: real estate development, construction, REIT investment, fintech, microfinance banking, or hospitality. Professional certification is mandatory (e.g., ICAN, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent). Strong knowledge of IFRS, Nigerian tax laws, and industry-specific regulations (e.g., CBN guidelines for microfinance banks, SEC rules for REITs). Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage, or ERP systems) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills. Ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and manage multiple entities with minimal supervision. Preferred Attributes: Experience with group consolidation and inter-company transactions. Familiarity with payment gateway reconciliation for fintech operations. Knowledge of construction job costing and revenue recognition (IFRS 15).
11,726 accountant jobs open right now — here's where
Most are in the US, but your next role might be somewhere unexpected.
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Right now there are 11,726 open accountant positions on WorkMundi. The US leads with 3,242 jobs, followed by India (2,285), Australia (1,359), Philippines (629), and Singapore (441). If you've been thinking your options are limited to one country, look again.
One practical move: search by country first, not just by job title. The accountant role differs in scope, compliance, and day-to-day work depending on where you'd be based. A position in Australia may involve different tax codes, audit standards, and reporting cycles than one in India or the US. Narrowing by location before you read descriptions saves time and helps you spot roles that actually fit your expertise.
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