JUNIOR ACCOUNTANT AT LOTUS BETA ANALYTICS LIMITED | JUNIOR ACCOUNTANT JOBS IN LAG

About Company:

Lotus Beta Analytics Nigeria Ltd. (LBAN) is well focused on the provision of Information Technology Solutions and Services. These Solutions are built on a world-class, secure, resilient infrastructure, delivered according to global best practices in partnership with the world’s leading technology vendors. 

Job Description:

We are seeking a meticulous and highly organized Junior Accountant to join our finance team. In this role, you will be the guardian of financial accuracy, ensuring that every transaction is recorded, reconciled, and reported with precision. Your mission is to support the full accounting cycle—from managing payables and receivables to assisting in high-level audits and statutory tax compliance.

The ideal candidate has 2–4 years of experience and a deep-rooted understanding of Nigerian tax laws and accounting principles. If you are a proactive professional with a sharp eye for discrepancies and a passion for data integrity, we invite you to build your career with us.

Requirements:

1. Ledger Management & Reconciliation

• Transactional Integrity: Accurately process invoices, payments, and receipts to ensure the general ledger remains a "single source of truth."

• Systematic Reconciliation: Conduct rigorous monthly bank and ledger reconciliations to identify and resolve financial discrepancies immediately.

• AR/AP Management: Direct the flow of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable to maintain healthy vendor relationships and steady cash inflows.

2. Financial Reporting & Compliance

• Periodic Reporting: Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, providing the data necessary for strategic decision-making.

• Statutory Governance: Ensure 100% compliance with tax regulations (WHT, VAT, CIT) and other statutory requirements in Nigeria.

• Audit Support: Act as a key support pillar during internal and external audits, ensuring all documentation is organized and audit-ready.

3. Budgeting & Internal Control

• Forecasting Support: Assist the finance team in budget preparation and financial forecasting to help the organization plan for growth.

• Documentation Control: Maintain a rigorous filing system for financial records, ensuring data protection and easy retrieval for compliance filings.

• Policy Enforcement: Monitor all financial transactions to ensure they align with the company’s internal financial policies and procedures.

Qualifications and Skills:

Professional Profile

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

• Experience: Minimum of 2–4 years of relevant accounting experience.

• Certifications: Professional certification (e.g., ICAN, ACCA) is a significant advantage.

• Technical IQ: High proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs) and modern accounting software (e.g., Sage, QuickBooks, or SAP).

Core Competencies

• Attention to Detail: An obsessive eye for numbers and the ability to spot errors in complex datasets.

• Regulatory Knowledge: Strong grasp of IFRS standards and local Nigerian tax laws.

• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to collaborate across departments for payroll processing and expense management.

Salary

Application Closing Date: Not specified

Application Instructions:

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: careers@lotuscapitallimited.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.