Accountant Job at Touchstone Paints

Touchstone Paints is a quality-driven paint manufacturing company committed to delivering premium, durable, and affordable coatings for residential and commercial applications. Established to meet the growing demand for reliable paint solutions, Touchstone Paints produces a range of interior and exterior paints, screeding pastes, and custom coating products with excellent coverage and lasting performance. The organisation emphasises innovation, customer satisfaction, and excellence in product quality and service delivery.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Accountant

Job Location: Abuja (FCT) 
Employment Type: Full-time

Role Overview

• We are seeking a detail-oriented Account Clerk to join the Finance function of Touchstone Paints.
• The successful candidate will support financial reporting, ensure accurate bookkeeping, and contribute to the organisation’s financial compliance and performance management initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain accurate financial records, including general ledger entries, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and bank reconciliations.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes.
• Ensure timely processing of supplier invoices and coordinate payment approvals.
• Monitor and follow up on customer accounts and receivables.
• Assist with statutory and regulatory reporting requirements (e.g., tax filings, compliance documentation).
• Liaise with internal departments to ensure financial data integrity.
• Support the external audit process and provide documentation and explanations as required.
• Implement and maintain internal financial controls and best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or HND from a recognized tertiary institutions in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of practical accounting experience, preferably within manufacturing or FMCG sectors.
• Professional accounting certification (e.g., ICAN, ACCA) is an added advantage.
• Strong working knowledge of accounting standards and tax regulations applicable in Nigeria.
• Proficiency with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage, SAP, Xero) and MS Excel.
• High degree of attention to detail, numerical accuracy, analytical capability, and ethical standards.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.