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Finance & business

accountant jobs in nigeria

Looking for accountant jobs in Nigeria? Join the Talentix community once: our team matches you with companies hiring accountants in Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt, and across the diaspora.

10 questions, about 2 minutes. No job board to scroll: we come to you.

Finance & business in Nigeria

Banks, fintechs, insurers, asset managers and audit firms in Lagos and Abuja hire accountants, financial analysts, risk and compliance officers and relationship managers. Professional accounting certifications and knowledge of local regulation are highly valued.

The role

As an accountant, you keep the books of a company or organisation accurate and up to date. You record transactions, reconcile bank statements, prepare tax and social declarations and produce monthly and annual financial statements. You work with managers, auditors and tax authorities.

Skills employers ask for

  • SYSCOHADA
  • IFRS
  • Sage or QuickBooks
  • Advanced Excel
  • Tax returns
  • Bank reconciliation

Who is hiring

Accounting firms, banks, microfinance institutions, manufacturers, NGOs, hotels and small businesses all need accountants. Most roles are on-site, while bookkeeping for diaspora businesses and small companies is often done remotely.

Main business cities
Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt
Working languages
English
Currency
NGN

how it works.

  1. 1

    Answer 10 questions

    One question at a time, about 2 minutes. No cover letter, no job board to scroll.

  2. 2

    Upload your CV in the app

    Download the Talentix app and upload one general CV. That is all we need.

  3. 3

    We find the right role for you

    Our team matches you with companies that are hiring, and you follow every step in the app.

For companies

hiring accountants in Nigeria?

You answer a few questions, and we match you with the right talent in 48 hours, ready to start.

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