Accountant

Accountant

The Accountant is responsible for the accurate, timely and compliant management of Smart Energies Solutions Limited's financial records, reporting, tax and statutory obligations. The role provides reliable financial information and sound financial controls that support the Managing Director and leadership team in decision-making, project costing, cash management and business growth.

Responsibilities

• Maintain complete and accurate books of account in accordance with IFRS and applicable Nigerian laws.
• Prepare monthly management accounts, including income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement and variance analysis, within agreed deadlines.
• Perform monthly bank, supplier, customer and inter-company reconciliations and resolve reconciling items promptly.
• Post journals, accruals, prepayments and depreciation, and complete month-end and year-end close processes.
• Prepare year-end schedules and working papers, and coordinate the annual external audit through to sign-off.
• Support the preparation, monitoring and review of annual budgets and periodic forecasts.
• Track project and contract costs, margins and profitability across solar, energy and related solution deliveries.
• Provide analysis and dashboards on revenue, expenses, receivables, payables and working capital to management.
• Monitor expenditure against budget and flag overruns and emerging financial risks early.
• Process supplier invoices, payment requests and expense claims with proper approvals and supporting documents.
• Prepare and manage payment schedules and cash flow forecasts to ensure liquidity for operations and procurement.
• Raise customer invoices, monitor collections, follow up on overdue balances and report ageing to management.
• Manage petty cash, bank mandates and foreign-exchange transactions related to equipment and materials imports.
• Compute, file and remit all applicable taxes on time, including VAT, withholding tax, company income tax and PAYE.
• Ensure timely remittance of statutory staff obligations, including pension, NSITF, ITF and other applicable levies.
• Keep the company compliant with CAMA, tax legislation and other regulatory requirements, and maintain up-to-date tax clearance records.
• Liaise with tax authorities, auditors, banks and regulators as required, and advise management on tax implications of transactions.
• Work with the HR function to validate monthly payroll inputs, review computations and ensure accurate, timely salary payments and deductions.
• Maintain accurate records of inventory, fixed assets and equipment; support periodic stock counts and asset verification.
• Work with Procurement & Operations to match purchase orders, delivery records and supplier invoices.
• Design, implement and enforce financial controls, approval limits and documentation standards.
• Safeguard company assets and ensure the integrity and confidentiality of financial data and records.
• Identify process improvements and support the adoption of accounting software and automation.
• Perform other finance-related duties assigned by the Managing Director.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree (B.Sc./HND) in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline; a second-class lower or a minimum of Upper Credit is preferred.
• Full professional membership of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) or Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN), or an equivalent recognised body such as ACCA or ICAEW. ACA/FCA status is required.
• Membership must be in good standing with up-to-date practising and annual subscriptions.
• Minimum of 5 years' post-qualification experience in accounting or finance, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or senior role.
• Proven experience in a fast-paced SME or growth-stage company; exposure to the energy, renewable energy, engineering, trading or project-based sector is a strong advantage.
• Demonstrated track record in IFRS reporting, tax compliance, audit coordination and month-end close.

How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should send their resume to: hr@smartenergiesng.com using the Job Title as subject of the email.