SENIOR ACCOUNTANT AT SPRINGPET HOMES LIMITED

About Company:

Springpet Homes Limited is a fast-growing real estate development and construction brand committed to redefining modern living in Lagos. The organization delivers high-value residential and commercial properties, supported by a fully integrated construction subsidiary that ensures quality, speed, and structural excellence across all projects. 

Job Description:

Month-End and Financial Reporting:

• Lead the preparation and execution of the month-end and year-end close processes.
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analyses for key balance sheet and income statement accounts.
• Assist in the preparation of timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP.

General Ledger & Technical Accounting:

• Maintain and oversee the general ledger system.
• Research and apply technical accounting standards to complex transactions as needed.
• Ensure all financial transactions are recorded accurately and in a timely manner.

Accounts Payable & Receivable Oversight:

• Supervise and review the work of the AP/AR team or processes.
• Ensure the accuracy and timeliness of vendor payments and customer invoicing.

Fixed Assets & Inventory:

• Manage the fixed asset ledger, including capitalization, depreciation, and disposals.
• Assist with periodic inventory counts and reconciliation.

Process Improvement & Internal Controls:

• Identify, develop, and implement process improvements to streamline accounting procedures and enhance internal controls.
• Document accounting policies and procedures.

Audit & Compliance:

• Serve as a key point of contact for external auditors, preparing requested schedules and supporting the audit process.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and relevant regulatory requirements.

Mentorship:

• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior accounting staff, fostering a collaborative team environment.

Requirements:

• Exceptional attention to detailand a commitment to accuracy.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skillswith the ability to research and resolve discrepancies.
• Excellent organizational skillswith the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Proactive and self-motivatedwith a continuous improvement mindset.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments and explain financial concepts to non-financial personnel.
• High level of integrity and ability to handle confidential information.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 4-7 years of relevant accounting experience; public accounting experience is a plus.
• CPA certification or active progress towards the license is highly preferred.
• Strong, in-depth knowledge of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel (PivotTables, VLOOKUPs, Sumifs).
• Experience with a major ERP system (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks Online) is strongly preferred.

Salary

Application Closing Date: 31st January, 2026

Application Instructions:

Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resume / CV and a link to or document of their project portfolio to: careers@springpethomes.com, recruitment4jen@gmail.com, using "Senior Accountant" as the subject of the mail.