Company: Ignite Energy Access Nigeria Limited
Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full Time
Apply Before: 2026-08-20
Job Description
Reporting: Tax Coordinator
Job Purpose / Mission
The Accountant will play a key role on the finance and accounting team.
The role is expected to actively participate in compliance activities, month-end close, preparing, or reviewing all monthly reconciliations.
The accountant will report directly to the Tax coordinator and work closely with all other departments.
Key Responsibilities
Ensure timely and accurate filing of all tax returns, including personal and company income tax, sales tax, withholding tax, and other relevant taxes.
Stay up to date with changes in tax laws and regulations and adapt to the organization’s processes and strategies accordingly.
Preparation of tax provisions and financial statements to comply with accounting standards.
Ensure 0% fines because of non-compliance with statutory obligations
Review weekly payment schedules to ensure accurate taxes have been applied.
Process and obtain all regulatory certificates, e.g. TCC, etc.
Participate actively in desk reviews and tax audits to ensure prompt closure.
Reconcile all compliance related general ledgers and propose journals for adjustment postings monthly.
Monitor the insurance tracker to ensure zero risk exposure at every point in time through prompt policy renewals, new asset insurance cover and extension of cover with adequate sum insured.
Participate in annual external audits from a compliance standpoint and collaborate with other team members in other areas as necessary.
Effectively manage the relationships with external stakeholders within your purview tax consultants, insurance brokers, vendors, auditors, etc.
Participate in all compliance related projects by carrying out assigned tasks.
Qualifications
HND/Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or any related qualification
Relevant professional certifications ACA, ACCA, CFA, etc. Preferred.
Experience:
Minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar position.
Languages:
English
Knowledge and skills:
Computer, Excel skills, and accounting systems preferably Odoo
Attention to detail, strong organizational skills
Enjoy working with a team to achieve joint goals
Demonstration of integrity and honesty
Demonstrated resourcefulness in proposing new ways of driving accounting efficiency.
Strong experience in income statements and balance sheet analysis.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: talent-ng@igniteaccess.com using the job title and preferred Location as the subject of the mail.
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Source: MyJobMag