Accountant / Accounts Officer / Accounts Manager Job at Ahar Agro Nigeria Limited

Ahar Agro Nigeria Limited is the Nigerian subsidiary of Ahar Group, responsible for the sourcing, procurement, and logistics of agricultural commodities within Nigeria. The company works directly with farmers, aggregators, and suppliers to ensure high-quality commodities are sourced efficiently and delivered to export markets. Our Nigeria operations play a key role in quality control, warehousing, transportation, and supplier engagement, making it a vital part of Ahar’s global supply chain.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Accountant / Accounts Officer / Accounts Manager

Job Location: Lagos

Job Overview

• We are looking for an experienced Accountant / Accounts Officer / Accounts Lead to maintain the company’s financial integrity. 
• Your responsibilities will include posting daily transactions into our accounting software (Tally Prime), managing the books of account, filing monthly statutory returns, preparing management accounts, and providing support to the administration department.

Key Responsibilities

• Post daily financial transactions accurately into Tally Prime accounting software.
• Maintain proper books of account in accordance with company policies and accounting standards.
• Perform regular physical verification of inventory in warehouse
• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and forecasts.
• Reconcile bank statements and accounts regularly to ensure accurate records. Manage accounts payable and receivable functions.
• Assist in the preparation for annual audits and liaise with external auditors as needed.
• Prepare and file monthly statutory returns, including tax filings and compliance reports, within the required deadlines.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly and quarterly management accounts, ensuring accurate reporting of financial performance.
• Support the administration department with any financial queries or reporting needs.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant financial regulations and internal policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Finance Controller, CEO or senior management.

Qualifications

• Qualified Chartered Accountant from Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN)
• Professional accounting certification (e.g., ACA, ACCA) is a plus.
• Proficiency in Tally Prime accounting software.
• Proven experience in accounting or finance roles.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resume / CV to: vivek.falod@ahargroup.com using "Accountant / Accounts Officer / Accounts Manager, Agro Commodities business" as the subject of the email.