Accountant Job at Alaba Shonibare & Co.

Alaba Shonibare & Co. is a privately held real estate development and management firm based in Lagos, Nigeria. Established in 1990, the company has a rich history rooted in the development of Shonibare Estate, one of Nigeria’s earliest private housing estates, founded by Chief S. O. Shonibare over 60 years ago.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Accountant
Job Location: Maryland, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Description

• We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accountant to join our team at Alaba Shonibare to manage the financial operations of our estate/business.
• The ideal candidate will be responsible for demonstrating the financial health of the business through accurate financial reporting, managing requisitions, Tax Filings, salary disbursements, allowances, and other staff-related payments, payroll breakdowns, and overseeing service charge administration. 
• Ensuring transparency, efficiency, and compliance with financial and regulatory standards, and providing management with timely insights to support business decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and present weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports to management.
• Demonstrate the health of the business through cash flow statements, profit & loss accounts, and balance sheets.
• Monitor budgets and track variances.
• Process requisitions and ensure expenses are aligned with budget allocations.
• Maintain proper documentation and approvals for all expenditures.
• Prepare and manage monthly payroll breakdowns, including deduction applications, benefits, and statutory remittances (PAYE, pension, etc.).
• Ensure timely and accurate salary disbursement.
• Track, reconcile, and manage all service charge collections and disbursements.
• Prepare transparent service charge reports for stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and company policies.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all financial transactions.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to support decision-making.
• Liaise with auditors, tax authorities, and other external stakeholders as required.
• Prepare and file tax returns (VAT, Withholding Tax, and other statutory remittances) in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Develop financial reports and dashboards to provide insights into business performance.

Qualifications & Skills

• B.Sc. Degree / HND qualification in Accounting, Finance (ICAN / ACCA certification is an added advantage).
• 3 – 5 years of accounting experience, preferably in real estate, estate management, or service charge–related roles.
• Strong knowledge of requisition processes and service charge management.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage, or similar) and MS Excel.
• Excellent analytical, organisational, and communication skills.
• High level of integrity and attention to detail.

Salary
N120,000 - N130,000 / Month.