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Accountant (Remote)

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Role overview

Qualifications

  • B.Sc. or HND in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline
  • ACA, ACCA, or ICAN membership—or active student membership near completion is an advantage
  • 3–5 years of hands-on accounting experience, preferably in e-commerce, FMCG, or retail
  • Strong Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets skills, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP

Responsibilities

  • Daily reconciliation of COD remittances from agents against CRM order-fulfilment records
  • Process monthly staff payroll and performance-based commissions for agents/contractors
  • Calculate and remit monthly PAYE to the relevant SIRS
  • Prepare monthly PL statements by brand and product line

Key facts

  • Remote from: Nigeria
  • Full time
  • Mid-level (2-5 years)
  • English

Hard skills

Accounting Corporate Financial Reporting Tax Compliance Payroll Administration Accounts Payable Google Workspace Self-Regulation

Other skills

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Google Sheets
  • Filing
  • Detail Oriented
  • Personal Integrity

About the company

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Human Resources Services

eRecruiter Africa was born from the need to have a Pan-African recruitment consulting firm that places the client first. Our goal is to be the best recruiter in Africa, in the industries we operate. We succeed because we dare to think differently from our competitors and ask our clients the right questions, thereby uncovering what they may not have thought of. We truly understand our markets and are passionate about it. We have continued to develop our markets and venture into new territories. Currently, we recruit into the entire African Market. We deliver the right candidates while taking into consideration the role and organizational fit. Our clients are at the heart of our business and we always take an interest in our clients’ business – that’s why we always get it right first time. We currently have a 99% client retention rate

Company details

Company typeSME
IndustryHuman Resources Services
Company size11 - 50

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Job description

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
  • B.Sc. or HND in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
  • ACA, ACCA, or ICAN membership—or active student membership near completion—is an advantage.
  • 3–5 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
  • Extremely detail-oriented
  • Self-managed and disciplined
  • Proactive communication
  • Integrity and discretion
  • Comfortable working in a transitioning/automation-focused environment


Salary: Negotiable

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