ZOOMe is recruiting suitable candidates to fill the position below:
Role Summary
- The accountant plays a vital role in managing the company’s financial operations, ensuring accuracy in bookkeeping, compliance with statutory regulations, and timely reporting of financial activities.
- This role is central to the smooth running of the finance function – handling receivables, payables, reconciliations, and supporting the preparation of financial statements and budgets.
Summary of Responsibilities
Financial Operations & Reporting:
- Record all financial transactions accurately using Microsoft Excel and accounting software
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports
- Maintain up-to-date ledgers, journals, and other records
- Support the month-end and year-end close processes.
Accounts Payable & Receivable:
- Manage vendor and supplier payments, ensuring timely disbursement
- Monitor receivables and follow up on outstanding balances
- Reconcile supplier statements and customer accounts regularly.
Banking & Treasury:
- Carry out daily bank reconciliation
- Monitor cash balances and forecast short-term liquidity needs
- Prepare and process bank transfer instructions and maintain transaction documentation.
Budgeting & Expense Control:
- Assist with budget preparation and variance analysis
- Monitor actual expenditures against budget allocations and report discrepancies
- Ensure appropriate approvals and documentation for all spending.
Regulatory Compliance & Audit Support:
- Support the preparation and submission of tax returns (VAT, WHT, CIT, etc.)
- Ensure compliance with financial policies, internal controls and statutory obligations
- Liaise with external auditors and prepare schedules required for audits.
Documentation and Process Improvement:
- Maintain an accurate and organized filing system for financial records
- Contribute to improving internal processes and documentation standards.
The Ideal Candidate
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (minimum second class upper)
- 2+ years of practical accounting experience
- ICAN, ACCA or other recognized professional qualifications (preferred)
- Strong organizational and analytical skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft excel and accounting software (e.g. QuickBooks, Sage, Zoho)
- Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong knowledge of Nigerian tax regulations and financial reporting standards
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Integrity, Reliability and Professionalism.