Job Title: Accountant / Bookkeeper
Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time
Department: Finance & Accounts
Reports To: Supervisor, e.g., Head of Finance / Managing Director
Job Overview
- We are seeking a detail-oriented, analytical, and adaptable Accountant who has a strong foundation in core accounting principles and is eager to expand their expertise into comprehensive bookkeeping and modern financial operations.
- The ideal candidate possesses solid foundational accounting knowledge and a genuine hunger to learn. You will work closely with our finance team to manage daily financial transactions, maintain accurate ledgers, reconcile accounts, and support statutory compliance. If you are sharp with numbers, highly organized, and ready to grow your financial toolkit in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
- Core Bookkeeping: Accurately record daily financial transactions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger entries.
- Reconciliations: Perform regular bank, vendor, and customer account reconciliations to ensure ledger accuracy.
- Financial Reporting Assistance: Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, balance sheets, and profit-and-loss reports.
- Expense Management: Track, review, and categorize company expenses, ensuring proper documentation, authorization, and receipt matching.
- Tax & Statutory Compliance: Support the preparation and filing of statutory remittances (e.g., VAT, WHT, PAYE, and corporate income taxes) under supervision.
- Audit Preparation: Organize financial documents, invoices, and ledgers to support internal and external audits.
- Continuous Learning & Process Improvement: Actively learn and adapt to our internal accounting workflows, enterprise software, and advanced bookkeeping best practices.
Key Requirements & Qualifications
- Candidates should possess a B.Sc. / HND in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline.
- Experience: 1–3 years of proven experience in an accounting or finance role (fresh graduates with exceptional academic records and a strong practical grasp of bookkeeping fundamentals will be considered).
Core Knowledge:
- Solid understanding of GAAP / IFRS standards and fundamental accounting equations.
- Demonstrated familiarity with basic bookkeeping principles (double-entry bookkeeping, trial balances, and ledger maintenance).
Technical Skills:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, and basic financial modeling).
- Hands-on experience with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage, Xero, or Zoho Books) is a strong advantage, though training will be provided.
Soft Skills:
- Exceptional attention to detail and high numerical accuracy.
- Strong integrity, discretion, and confidentiality regarding financial data.
- Eagerness to learn, take feedback constructively, and master new financial management tools.
- Excellent time-management and organizational skills to meet strict reporting deadlines.
What We Offer
- N100,000 - N150,000 / Month (Net) Commensurate with experience + benefits
- Structured professional mentorship and hands-on training in advanced corporate bookkeeping and financial systems.
- Health insurance and performance-based bonuses.
- A collaborative, growth-oriented work culture.
Application Closing Date
30th September, 2026.
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and a compelling Cover Letter explaining why you are a great fit for this role to: jobs@udobatech.com using "Accountant & Bookkeeper Application" as the subject of the email. [Insert Name]