ACCOUNTANT AT B. ADEDIPE ASSOCIATES LIMITED (BAA CONSULT) | ACCOUNTING JOBS IN LAGOS

About Company:

B. ADEDIPE ASSOCIATES LIMITED (“BAA Consult”, for short) is an indigenous business management consulting firm that was incorporated in February 1993, as General Management and Financial Consultants, and commenced operations in March 1994.

Job Description:

We are seeking a high-velocity and strategically elite Accountant to anchor our financial engine in Victoria Island, Lagos. In the high-stakes world of strategic consultancy and human capital advisory, success is defined by "Fiscal Sovereignty", the ability to harmonize complex project-based accounting with the clinical precision required for management accounts, tax compliance (VAT, WHT, PAYE), and internal financial controls. This role is designed for a "Financial Architect" with 3–5 years of experience who can blend "Audit Grit" (preparing financial statements and supporting annual audits) with the "Analytical Agility" required to track budget variances and provide high-fidelity cash flow updates.

Requirements:

1. Reporting Orchestration & Management Governance

• Management Sovereignty: Prepare high-fidelity monthly management accounts and periodic financial reports, acting as the primary "Source of Insight" for the leadership team.

• Audit Architecture: Maintain accurate financial records and proper documentation, ensuring the firm remains a "Source of Audit Readiness" for annual external reviews.

• Statement Logic: Prepare comprehensive financial statements that reflect the true economic health of the consultancy, providing the "Analytical Foundation" for long-term growth.

2. Liquidity Resilience & Compliance Logic

• Cash Flow Sovereignty: Monitor and report on the firm’s financial position with millimetric focus, ensuring the "Economic Velocity" of operations is never compromised.

• Statutory Architecture: Manage tax filings including VAT, WHT, and PAYE with clinical speed, ensuring the firm remains a "Source of Integrity" with tax authorities.

• Receivables Stewardship: Oversee invoicing and collections tracking, acting as the "Source of Revenue Assurance" for high-value consultancy engagements.

3. Budgetary Integrity & Internal Power

• Budget Sovereignty: Lead the preparation of budgets and financial forecasts, ensuring every expenditure acts as a "Source of Strategic Value."

• Variance Architecture: Track actual spend against approved budgets, highlighting variances with professional poise to ensure "Zero-Waste" operational efficiency.

• Control Stewardship: Maintain strong internal controls and financial procedures, ensuring the "Source of Confidentiality" and security for all firm assets.

Qualifications and Skills:

Professional Profile

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

• Experience: 3–5 years of robust accounting experience, preferably within a professional services or consultancy environment.

• Certification: Professional certification (ICAN, ACCA, or equivalent)—completed or in progress—is a significant strategic advantage.

Core Competencies

• Fiscal Grit: Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and Nigerian tax laws.

• Operational Sovereignty: Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage complex financial documentation.

• Strategic Logic: Proficiency in modern accounting software and the "Self-Starter" mindset required for Victoria Island operations.

Salary

Application Closing Date: Not specified

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