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Junior Accountant
Lopterra Services Limited · Apapa, Lagos
Salary
₦100k – ₦150k
Location
Apapa, Lagos
Posted
4 days ago
Required skills
General ledger postingAccounts payableAccounts receivableBank reconciliationVoucher preparationFinancial record keepingMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordNigerian accounting practicesVAT complianceWHT compliance
About the role
Junior Accountant
Lopterra Services Limited, a leading freight forwarder in Lagos, is seeking a detail-oriented Junior Accountant to support finance operations in a fast-paced logistics environment.
Responsibilities
- Maintain accurate accounting records and post transactions into the general ledger
- Prepare and review payment vouchers, invoices, and receipts
- Perform bank reconciliations and resolve reconciling items
- Support accounts payable and receivable functions, including vendor and customer reconciliations
- Track logistics-related costs such as freight charges, fuel expenses, and clearing costs
- Support monthly management accounts preparation and variance analysis
- Ensure proper filing and documentation of financial records
- Assist with statutory compliance, including VAT, WHT, and other tax filings
- Support audit processes by preparing schedules and responding to audit queries
- Liaise with operations and admin teams to ensure accurate cost capture and expense control
- Perform other accounting and finance-related duties as assigned
Requirements
- B.Sc./HND in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline
- 3–4 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in a fast-paced environment
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Prior accounting experience required
- Good knowledge of Nigerian accounting practices
- Must reside within or close to the Apapa axis
Salary
N100,000 - N150,000 per month
How to Apply
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