ACCOUNTANT AT OSTEN LABORATORY | ACCOUNTANT JOBS IN LAGOS

About Company:

Osten Laboratory is an industrial servicing company that supports the operation of Oil and Gas companies, Power, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Commodities and Government. Our core activities include Environmental Services, Laboratory Services, Production Chemistry, Instrument sales and Maintenance.

Job Description:

We are seeking a meticulous and principled Accountant to lead our core financial operations. This is a critical role responsible for ensuring the absolute integrity of our financial records, managing cash flow cycles, and maintaining an unblemished tax compliance record.

You will function as the financial anchor of the organization—managing receivables and payables, executing complex bank reconciliations, and preparing the data that informs management's strategic decisions. If you are a disciplined accountant with mastery over Zoho, Excel, and Nigerian tax law, we invite you to help us build a transparent and scalable financial framework.

Requirements:

1. Financial Governance & Bookkeeping

• Transaction Lifecycle: Record and maintain accurate financial transactions, ensuring that all receivables and payables are accounted for in real-time.

• Cash Flow Integrity: Perform rigorous bank reconciliations to ensure the internal ledgers perfectly mirror actual bank positions.

• Revenue Tracking: Prepare and issue professional invoices, track payment milestones, and execute a disciplined follow-up strategy for outstanding balances.

2. Tax Management & Statutory Compliance

• Tax Architecture: Monitor and apply correct tax entries, specifically ensuring accuracy in PAYE, WHT, and VAT for all transactions and invoices.

• Compliance Stewardship: Lead the preparation of documentation for statutory remittances, external audits, and regulatory filings to ensure the company remains in good standing.

• Internal Control: Maintain a document repository that meets the highest standards of audit readiness and transparency.

3. Reporting & Strategic Support

• Financial Reporting: Prepare essential financial statements, including Profit and Loss (P&L) statements, balance sheets, and detailed customer balance reports.

• Budgetary Analysis: Support the management team with forecasting and budgeting by providing high-quality, data-driven financial insights.

• Process Excellence: Utilize accounting software (Zoho) and Excel to automate routine reporting and improve the speed of financial decision-making.

Qualifications and Skills:

Professional Profile

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

• Certification: Professional certification (ICAN, ACCA) is a significant added advantage.

• Experience: Proven experience in financial reporting and taxation. Specialized training in Nigerian tax laws is a plus.

Core Competencies

• Software Mastery: High proficiency in Zoho Books (or similar ERPs) and advanced Microsoft Excel.

• Tax IQ: Solid understanding of Nigerian tax computations (VAT, WHT, PAYE) and statutory requirements.

• Analytical Precision: Strong attention to detail with the ability to spot discrepancies in complex datasets.

• Ethics: A high level of integrity, confidentiality, and professional skepticism.

Salary

Application Closing Date: 27th February, 2026

Application Instructions:

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