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Accountant / Finance Manager (Lean Start-up Role)

Job Description

South Atlantic LNG West Africa Limited (SLNG) is an indigenous Nigerian oil and gas company developing a 20MMscf LNG facility, commencing with Phase 1 (5MMscf).

We are recruiting to fill the position below:



Job Title: Accountant / Finance Manager (Lean Start-up Role)

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Role Overview

  • South Atlantic LNG West Africa Limited is seeking a hands-on Accountant / Finance Manager to build and manage the company’s finance function from the ground up.
  • This role is critical to the success of our LNG, gas processing, and virtual pipeline projects and requires someone comfortable operating in a lean, fast-moving start-up environment with minimal bureaucracy.
  • The successful candidate will take ownership of day-to-day accounting, cash management, statutory compliance, and financial support for project development and investment decisions.

Responsibilities

  • Key Responsibilities
    End-to-End Accounting & Finance Operations:

    • Set up, maintain, and manage the company’s accounting systems, records, and processes.
    • Prepare monthly management accounts, financial reports, and cash flow statements.
    • Handle bookkeeping, reconciliations, fixed assets, accruals, and expenses.

    Cash Flow & Treasury Management:

    • Manage bank accounts, payment processing, and vendor settlements.
    • Track project-related cash flows and funding requirements.
    • Ensure strict cash discipline in line with start-up priorities.

    Governance, Controls & Process Development:

    • Establish practical financial controls suitable for a lean organization.
    • Draft and implement basic finance policies and approval processes.
    • Identify financial and operational risks and proactively manage them.

    Founder & Management Support:

    • Work closely with company leadership to support investment decisions, funding discussions, and board reporting.
    • Provide financial insights to guide project prioritization and growth strategy.

    Budgeting, Cost Control & Project Finance Support:

    • Prepare budgets and forecasts for corporate and project activities.
    • Track project costs for LNG facilities, truck loading operations, and virtual pipeline logistics.
    • Support financial models, pricing structures, and commercial proposals.

    Tax, Statutory & Regulatory Compliance:

    • Prepare and file statutory returns, including VAT, WHT, PAYE, and CIT.
    • Liaise with auditors, tax consultants, banks, and regulators (FIRS, State IRS, CAC).
    • Support annual audits and ensure compliance with Nigerian financial regulations.

Education + Experience

  • Qualifications & Experience

    • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline.
    • Professional Qualification: ACA, ACCA, or equivalent (strongly preferred).

    Experience:

    • 5 - 10 years relevant experience, ideally in a start-up, SME, or project-based business.
    • Experience in energy, oil & gas, infrastructure, logistics, or industrial projects is an advantage.
    • Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

    Skills & Attributes:

    • Strong working knowledge of IFRS and Nigerian tax laws.
    • Comfortable wearing multiple hats and working in an evolving business.
    • High integrity, reliability, and discretion.
    • Excellent Excel and financial modeling skills.
    • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and commercially aware.

    Why Join South Atlantic LNG West Africa Limited?

    • Remuneration – N350, 000 to N400, 000 monthly gross
    • Be a core member of a growing energy start-up shaping Nigeria’s gas future.
    • Direct exposure to LNG project development, virtual pipeline operations, and investment structuring.
    • Opportunity to grow into a senior leadership or CFO-level role as the business scales.

     

    How to Apply
    Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job title as the subject of the email

    Application Deadline  30th June, 2026.

Job Overview

  • Date Posted: Apr 13, 2026
  • Job Location (Country):Nigeria
  • Job Location (State): Lagos
  • Salary Offer: (NGN) 350000 - 400000 / Monthly
  • Application Deadline: Jun 30, 2026
  • Gender: Not required
  • Bachelors/HND
  • Qualification Bachelors/HND
  • Experience: 5 Year
  • Employment Status: Full-time

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