BMG Partners Incorporated, rooted in South Africa, is your trusted strategic partner in operational excellence across Africa and select emerging markets, including Asia. Inspired by timeless wisdom, we provide discerning counsel and unwavering integrity in comprehensive shared services: Accounting, Human Resources, Payroll, Tax, and Procurement. Our purpose is to build robust foundations for diverse organisations – from NGOs and Donors to CSI initiatives and Commercial Clients – ensuring every resource is managed with prudence and foresight. For NGOs, we eliminate wasteful administrative costs and operational complexities, liberating your teams to focus entirely on delivering your vital mission and amplifying your impact.
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Job Title: Accountant
Location: Lagos
Job type: Full-time
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The Accountant manages daily transaction processing, ledger accounts, banking reconciliations, and statutory tax filings for BMG's Nigeria client portfolio. Stationed in Lagos, this position delivers reliable bookkeeping and Working Day 3 management accounts.
Key Responsibilities & Deliverables
General Ledger & Transaction Management:Bookkeeping Execution: Capture all client revenues, operating expenditures, vendor bills, and bank transactions into cloud ERP ledgers.
Bank Reconciliations: Perform weekly and monthly reconciliations for NGN and domiciliary foreign currency accounts.
Payables & Receivables: Manage accounts payable processing, purchase order matching, and customer invoice collections.
FIRS & LIRS Tax Compliance:TaxPro-Max Filings: Prepare and file monthly FIRS returns (VAT, WHT) via TaxPro-Max portal.
State Tax Filings: Prepare monthly LIRS PAYE tax schedules and State withholding tax remittances.
Statutory Levies: Compile schedules for ITF (1%), NSITF (1%), and NHF contributions.
Month-End Close & Audit Support:
Period Close: Prepare accruals, prepayments, and trial balance schedules by Working Day 3.
Audit Working Files: Assemble digital PBC files for external financial audits.
Qualifications & Experience Requirements
Education & Certification: BSc/HND in Accounting; ICAN (ACA) or ACCA student/member.
Experience: 3 to 5 years of practical accounting experience in Nigeria within audit practice, corporate, or NGO sectors.
Tax Knowledge: Working knowledge of Nigerian tax laws, FIRS TaxPro-Max, and state tax administration.
Software Skills: Hands-on experience with QuickBooks, Sage, or Odoo ERP.
Key Personal Attributes & Culture Fit:Multicultural Acceptance: Excellent communication skills and cultural agility across multi-cultural teams.
Analytical Rigor: Strong numerical accuracy and systematic problem-solving.
Reliability: Consistent performance under tight monthly reporting deadlines.
Application Closing DateNot Specified.
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