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Responsibilities: Maintain accurate bookkeeping records for income, expenses, vendor payments and client payments. Track project budgets, actual costs and profitability across events, gifting, décor and corporate projects. Prepare project cost reports before, during and after execution. Support cash-flow monitoring, payment planning and receivables tracking. Reconcile bank accounts, supplier accounts, client payments and internal records. Review vendor invoices, payment requests and supporting documents before approval. Monitor accounts payable and accounts receivable. Support payroll preparation and related statutory deductions where required. Assist with tax, VAT/WHT, statutory filings and compliance documentation. Prepare weekly and monthly financial reports for management. Help identify unnecessary costs, budget overruns and financial leakages. Support pricing and cost reviews to ensure projects are commercially viable. Maintain proper financial documentation, filing and audit-ready records. Work closely with Operations, Business Development and Management to support project financial discipline. Requirements: Degree or HND in Accounting, Finance or a related field. Minimum of 2–4 years’ experience in accounting, finance, project accounting, bookkeeping or financial reporting. Strong knowledge of bookkeeping, reconciliations, budgeting and expense tracking. Experience with project costing or cost tracking is strongly preferred. Good understanding of cash flow, profit, margins, payables and receivables. Familiarity with Nigerian tax/statutory requirements is an advantage. Proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets is required. Experience with Zoho Books, QuickBooks, Sage, Xero or similar accounting software is an advantage. High level of accuracy, confidentiality and integrity. Strong organisational and reporting skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced project-based business. Must be based in Lagos and available for hybrid/on-site work.
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.
When you interview for an accountant role, expect this question: "Walk me through how you'd handle a transaction that doesn't reconcile." Hiring managers ask it because they want to see your troubleshooting method, not just whether you found the error. Practice explaining your logic step-by-step — what you check first, how you document it, and how you escalate if needed. That matters more than the final answer.
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