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Accountant (Remote)

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Job Location:

Lagos - Nigeria

Salary: Not provided by the employer

Experience Required: 3years

Posted: 12 August 2026 (12 hours ago)

Application Deadline: 9 November 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Our client is a fast-growing Nigerian e-commerce company operating multiple consumer product brands.

They are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Accountant to manage day-to-day accounting operations and support accurate financial reporting for the business.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for bank and transaction reconciliations agent remittance tracking accounts payable payroll tax compliance financial reporting and maintaining accurate accounting records.

Job Responsibilities

Agent Remittance Reconciliation

Daily reconciliation of COD remittances from agents across 23 states against CRM order-fulfilment records.
Identify and follow up on discrepancies shortfalls and delayed remittances.
Maintain an agent liability ledger covering amounts collected remitted and outstanding.
Prepare weekly remittance reports for management.

Payroll & Vendor Payments

Process monthly staff payroll and performance-based commissions for agents/contractors.
Manage accounts payable and coordinate payments to suppliers fulfillment partners logistics vendors and service providers.
Maintain payment schedules.
Track outgoing payments with invoices receipts and transfer documentation.

Tax Filing & Regulatory Compliance

Calculate and remit monthly PAYE to the relevant SIRS.
Manage VAT including input/output VAT and monthly FIRS VAT returns.
Handle WHT deductions and remittances.
Maintain an annual tax compliance calendar.
Liaise with external auditors/tax consultants when required.

P&L Reporting & Financial Analysis

Prepare monthly P&L statements by brand and product line.
Track COGS fulfillment costs advertising spend and operating overheads.
Monitor weekly cash flow and identify liquidity risks.
Provide management with financial summaries highlighting trends cost increases and margin erosion.
Support monthly business reviews with financial data.

Job Requirements

. or HND in Accounting Finance or related discipline.
ACA ACCA or ICAN membershipor active student membership near completionis an advantage.
35 years of hands-on accounting experience preferably in e-commerce FMCG or retail.
High-volume transaction reconciliation experience is non-negotiable.
Practical experience with FIRS filings (VAT CIT WHT) and PAYE remittances.
Strong Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets skills including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP.
QuickBooks Sage or Zoho Books experience is a bonus.
Comfortable working with Google Workspace.
Ability to learn proprietary/internal tools quickly.

Required Skills