Account Assistant

We are recruiting to fill the position beow:

Job Title: Account Assistant

Locations: Abuja
Employment Type: Full-time

The Opportunity

• You'll work closely with the Head, Finance and Admin to ensure financial integrity, compliance, and performance visibility across EMRC.
• This role is critical to maintaining strong financial governance, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting, and supporting strategic decision-making at EMRC.
• We're looking for a seasoned Account Assistant to join our Finance team.

Your Role

• Process and remit Pensions and other statutory deductions promptly.
• Handle PAYE, VAT, WHT, Company Income Tax and other tax related matters to ensure full compliance.
• Maintain the integrity, completeness, and accuracy of the general ledger and financial statements.
• Track and report on key business and financial performance metrics, providing insights and recommendations.
• Receive and verify supplier invoices, process payments and monitor what the company owes.
• Manage cash flow, working capital, and liquidity planning.
• Support the Head, Finance and Admin in preparing board-level and regulatory reports (Annual reports).
• Raise customer invoices, track payments, follow-up outstanding balances.
• Liaise with auditors during annual and interim audits, preparing schedules and supporting documentation.
• Post month-end and year-end journal entries, accruals, prepayments, depreciation, reconciliations, and adjusting entries.
• Assist in preparing trial balance, income statement (P&L), balance sheet and supporting schedules.
• Capture all income and expenses accurately and promptly in the accounting system.
• Keep the general ledger, cashbook, debtors, and creditors ledgers up to date.

Your Profile

• Quantitative, attention-to-detail, problem solving and analytical skills.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive finance experience.
• Ability to challenge existing practices to develop answers to complex issues.
• Candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting.
• Adaptable and proactive in problem solving and process improvement.
• Personal drive and positive work ethic to deliver results within tight deadlines and in demanding situations without compromising on quality and ethical standards and values.
• Self-motivated, disciplined, and able to work independently.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office suite particularly Excel.
• Professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, ICAN) is an added advantage.
• Ability to demonstrate commitment to ethical standards and high level of integrity.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships across technical and non-technical teams.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally.
• Excellent attention to detail, analytical skills, and integrity.
• Proficiency in accounting software (QuickBooks, Xero, or equivalent) and ERPs.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with proven ability to collaborate.

What We Offer

• A supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Exposure to the energy consulting sector and its financial operations.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter, explaining why you are the ideal candidate for this role, to: [email protected] using “Office Assistant Application” as the subject of the email.

Note: We welcome applications on a rolling basis and advise early submission.