Accountant

Paragon Corporate Enterprises is an indigenous company located in Rivers State operating in the FMCG industry

Job Details

• Job Position: Chartered Accountant
• Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Salary: NGN 500,000 - 800,000 per month

Job Summary

Manages the company's daily cash position, liquidity, and banking relationships. The role ensures accurate reconciliation, timely payments, reliable cash forecasting, and sound short-term investment of surplus funds

Cash and Liquidity Management

• Manage daily cash flow and optimize liquidity across all bank accounts
• Perform end-of-day balancing across all bank accounts
• Monitor daily inflows and outflows in banks
• Determine external financing needs and recommend appropriate debt structures

Reconciliation and Reporting

• Reconcile bank statements with cash books and account balances daily and monthly
• Prepare monthly cash flow statements
• Prepare short- and long-term cash forecasts using sales, procurement, budget, and capital plan data
• Analyze financial data and prepare reports
• Provide analysis to support budgeting, capital planning, and executive decision-making

Cash Operations and Controls

• Oversee cash management operations, including funding, payment execution, bank account maintenance, compliance, and finance systems
• Enforce strict adherence to approved payment processes
• Manage relationships with banks and other financial institutions
• Monitor budget implementation and flag variances promptly
• Document processes and maintain organized filing of all transaction records
• Perform other related duties assigned by the MD/CEO

Key Deliverables

• Daily account balances and reconciliation reports
• Weekly / monthly reconciliation of accounts payables and receivables
• Daily monitoring and reconciliation of inflows and outflows
• Ensure compliance with statutory deductions and remittance
• Manage relationships with external auditors and tax officials
• Complete process documentation and well-organized transaction records

Job Qualifications

• BSc Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Professional certification required: ACA / ACCA / ICAN
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in cash management or a related finance role
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite
• Hands-on experience with accounting ERP package
• Strong analytical and strategic financial management skills
• Self-driven, proactive, and results-oriented
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work with colleagues at all levels

How to Apply

Apply below via the JobClave with your updated Resume/CV

Application Deadline: 23rd October, 2026