Accountant at International Facilities Services Limited – IFS

IFS is an international facilities management company operating global standards to wide range of clients in Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa and the Middle East.

Our expert staff members with many years of experience in the Facilities Management industry ensure clients facilities needs are fully catered for. The services are intended to provide cost effective and efficient, end to end results every time.

The organization can supply long lasting facilities solutions that are essential for businesses and offer increased efficiency within the work environment.

With bespoke solutions, the services include a wide range of soft facilities services from janitorial cleaning, security through to vending and landscaping and hard maintenance services ranging from generators, HVAC to building maintenance services.

Through our partnership with FSI (FM) UK, Europe’s leading facilities management automation provider, IFS service delivery is unique in many respects with the use of the award winning Concept facilities automation systems and application which enables an ongoing process improvement in the delivery of service to our clients.

Apart from our international affiliations, we also engage locally with specialist companies in certain areas of our business offerings to ensure our clients always get the best in industry experience. We provide technical supervision to our local partner companies.Job Summary

The Accountant will manage day-to-day accounting activities with specific responsibility for estate-related finances.
The role involves multiple reconciliations, tracking service charges, vendor payments, and supporting accurate financial reporting across estates and facilities.
The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, strong in reconciliations, and comfortable managing multiple accounts and records.

Key Responsibilities
Core Accounting Functions:

Prepare and maintain proper accounting records and books of account
Post transactions into accounting systems accurately and on time
Support preparation of monthly management accounts
Assist with budgeting and cost control activities
Maintain general ledger and supporting schedules.

Estate Accounting Responsibilities:

Manage estate income such as service charges, levies, and other collections
Track resident payments and outstanding balances
Prepare estate-specific income and expenditure reports
Maintain individual estate ledgers and sub-accounts
Support billing and invoicing for estates.

Reconciliations (Key Focus):

Perform regular bank reconciliations for multiple estate and company accounts
Reconcile service charge collections against bank statements
Reconcile vendor invoices with contracts and approved services
Reconcile utility expenses, payroll inputs, and shared costs across estates
Investigate and resolve reconciliation differences promptly.

Payables & Vendor Management:

Process vendor invoices and prepare payment schedules
Ensure payments are supported by approvals and documentation
Maintain accurate vendor records and statements
Assist with contract cost tracking for estate service providers.

Controls, Compliance & Documentation:

Ensure proper financial documentation and filing

Support internal controls and audit processes
Prepare schedules and reports for internal or external audits
Ensure transactions follow company financial procedures.

Reporting & Management Support:

Prepare weekly and monthly financial and reconciliation reports
Provide financial insights on estate performance and cost trends
Support management with financial analysis when required.

Requirements & Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s Degree or HND in Accounting, Finance, or related field
Professional Qualification: Qualified accountant (ICAN, ACCA, or equivalent) is an advantage
Experience: Minimum of 7 – 10 years accounting experience
Prior experience in estate accounting, facilities management, property management, or service companies is a strong advantage
Proven experience handling multiple reconciliations.

Technical Skills:

Strong knowledge of accounting principles
Advanced use of Microsoft Excel (reconciliations, formulas, schedules)
Experience using accounting software
High accuracy and attention to detail.

Skills & Competencies:

Strong analytical and reconciliation skills
Ability to manage multiple accounts and deadlines
Good documentation and record-keeping skills
Professional integrity and confidentiality
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Working Conditions:

Physical Office-based with interaction with estate managers and operations teams
May require occasional visits to estates for financial reviews.