Junior Accountant

Fortesoft Systems Limited-NIIT

Job Overview

Location

Akowonjo, Oshodi, Lagos, Nigeria

Employment Type

Full-time

Work Arrangement

On-site

Sector

Finance & Banking

Experience Level

Entry Level (0-2 years)

Application Deadline

May 16, 2026

About the Company

Fortesoft Systems Limited-NIIT is an IT training and consultancy organization.

They are dedicated to providing thorough training on various technologies to their clients.

Job Description

Fortesoft Systems Limited-NIIT is seeking a detail-oriented Junior Accountant to contribute to their financial operations.

This role is crucial for summarizing the current financial status by meticulously collecting information and preparing essential financial statements such as the balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other relevant reports.

You will be responsible for accurately documenting all financial transactions and ensuring they are properly verified, allocated, posted, and reconciled.

Key duties include examining expenses submitted by employees and processing receipts for all incoming payments.

The Junior Accountant will analyze financial information to summarize the company's financial status and contribute to maintaining strong client relationships through positive and professional interactions.

To apply for this role, click the Apply button on this page and follow the instructions.

Required Skills

Summarize current financial statusCollect financial informationPrepare balance sheetPrepare profit and loss statementPrepare other financial reportsDocument financial transactionsVerify transactionsAllocate transactionsPost transactionsReconcile transactionsExamine expenses submitted by employeesProcess receipts for incoming paymentsAnalyze financial informationSummarize financial statusContribute to client relationshipsB.Sc in Accounting or related fields1-2 years experienceProficiency in Peach treeAdvanced computer skills in MS OfficeExcelAccounting softwareDatabasesThorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures and principlesAccuracy and attention to detailAbility to communicate effectively with clients

Key Responsibilities

  • Summarize current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement and other reports.
  • Document financial transactions.
  • Verify, allocate, post and reconcile transactions.
  • Examining expenses submitted by employees.
  • Process Receipts for incoming payments.
  • Analyze financial information and summarize financial status.
  • Contribute to a strong client relationship through positive interactions with client.

Qualifications

  • B.Sc in Accounting or related fields.
  • Minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in a similar field.
  • Must be proficient in the use of Peach tree.
  • Advanced computer skills in MS Office, excel, accounting software and databases.
  • Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures and principles.
  • Accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with clients.

How to Apply

Send your CV to hrniit1@gmail.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

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The Nigerian financial services sector is rapidly evolving, requiring skilled accountants proficient in IFRS standards and financial reporting. This Junior Accountant role is critical for maintaining accurate financial records and supporting strategic decision-making. Key technical skills include balance sheet preparation, profit and loss statement analysis, and transaction reconciliation. Your contribution will directly impact the organization's financial health and ROI by ensuring fiscal integrity.

Posted Date

May 2, 2026