Accountant

Accountant

IJM Global Limited

May 6, 2026June 20, 2026LagosNigeria
Job Description
Job Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Accountant to join our dynamic finance team. This role plays a critical part in ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance, and the development of efficient financial processes to support the rapid growth of our tech organization.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Manage month-end and year-end closing processes, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation. Prepare and review financial reports and internal statements in accordance with GAAP and company policy. Assist with technical accounting research and implementation of new standards (e.g., ASC 606 for SaaS revenue recognition, ASC 842 for leases). Work closely with FP&A to ensure alignment between actuals and forecasts/budgets. Collaborate with internal stakeholders (engineering, product, operations) to track project costs, R&D tax credits, and capital expenditures. Monitor and maintain accounting systems and internal controls; recommend and implement improvements to automate and scale operations. Support external audit and tax compliance efforts, including liaising with auditors and external consultants. Manage intercompany transactions, consolidations, and foreign currency accounting (for global or multi-entity structures).

Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (required). CPA designation or progress toward certification (strongly preferred). Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance (a plus). 5+ years of progressive accounting experience. Prior experience in a tech, SaaS, startup, or high-growth company environment. Experience with multi-entity or international accounting (preferred). ASC 718 (Stock-Based Compensation). Month-end and year-end close processes. Financial statement preparation and analysis. Audit readiness and working with external auditors. Systems & tools proficiency. ERP systems: NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, or QuickBooks. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, financial modeling, formulas). Familiarity with automation tools and process optimization. Exposure to BI tools (e.g., Tableau, Looker, Power BI). Experience with equity management platforms like Carta (a plus). Understanding of internal controls and financial compliance (SOX if applicable). Support for tax filings, audits, and regulatory requirements. Experience with internal documentation and process standardization. Strong attention to detail and accuracy. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work cross-functionally with product, legal, HR, and engineering teams. Proven leadership or mentoring of junior staff. Proactive, self-starter with strong problem-solving abilities.

Educational Background:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (required). Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance (a plus).

Experience:
5+ years of progressive accounting experience. Prior experience in a tech, SaaS, startup, or high-growth company environment.

Languages:
English

Additional Notes:
Full Time - 9 to 5

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