ACCOUNT OFFICER AT SUNPLAST INDUSTRY LIMITED | ACCOUNTING JOBS IN IJESHA, LAGOS & OGUN

About Company:

Sunplast Industry Limited, a plastic manufacturing company, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Description:

We are seeking a high-velocity and analytically rigorous Account Officer to anchor our finance operations in Ijesha and Ota. In a dynamic multi-state business environment, success is defined by "Data Sovereignty", the ability to harmonize high-fidelity record-keeping with the clinical precision required for tax compliance and audit readiness. This role is designed for a "Fiscal Architect" with 2–5 years of experience who can blend "Numerical Grit" with the "Regulatory Agility" required to manage PAYE, VAT, and complex bank reconciliations.

Requirements:

1. Ledger Sovereignty & Transaction Management

• Record Integrity: Maintain accurate, real-time financial records and accounting documentation, ensuring a "Source of Truth" for all company transactions.

• AP/AR Orchestration: Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, ensuring timely payments and efficient debt recovery.

• Reconciliation Rigor: Conduct regular and clinical reconciliations of bank statements and company accounts to identify and resolve discrepancies immediately.

2. Regulatory Compliance & Tax Stewardship

• Statutory Fidelity: Prepare and process statutory deductions—including PAYE and VAT—ensuring 100% compliance with Nigerian tax laws and timely filings.

• Audit Readiness: Maintain a meticulous filing system and serve as the primary support during internal and external audits, ensuring all documentation is high-fidelity and accessible.

• Policy Governance: Monitor every financial transaction to ensure total alignment with internal company policies and broader regulatory requirements.

3. Reporting & Strategic Forecasting

• Insight Engineering: Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements that provide management with a clear snapshot of performance.

• Budgetary Support: Contribute to the development of budgets and financial forecasts, utilizing expense tracking data to optimize future resource allocation.

• Cross-Functional Synergy: Collaborate with other departments to provide financial guidance and ensure the seamless integration of company-wide fiscal objectives.

Qualifications and Skills:

Professional Profile

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• Experience: Minimum of 2–5 years of robust accounting experience.

• Certifications: Professional qualifications (e.g., ICAN, ACCA, ACA) or being at an advanced stage of certification is a significant advantage.

Core Competencies

• Analytical Grit: Exceptional ability to interpret complex financial data and identify trends or anomalies.

• Attention to Detail: A meticulous approach to managing tax filings, expense reports, and ledger documentation.

• Operational Agility: Ability to thrive in a full-time, high-pressure environment across both Lagos and Ogun hubs.

Salary

Application Closing Date: Not specified

Application Instructions:

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: talentacquisition@sungroupe.com using the Job Position as the subject of the mail.