Ignite Energy Access Recruitment 2026: Accountant (Inventory) & Accountant (Compliance)

Ignite Energy Access is an Abu Dhabi-based leader in distributed renewable energy solutions, dedicated to providing affordable, reliable, and sustainable electricity to underserved communities across Africa. Now operating across 12 countries and serving over 15million people. Through innovative technology, scalable business models, and impact-driven financing, Ignite Power is transforming lives, fostering economic growth, and driving the continent’s clean energy transition.

We are  recruiting to fill the position below:

 Job Title:  Accountant (Inventory)

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Department: Finance and Admin

Job Purpose / Mission

• The Inventory Accountant will play a key role on the finance and accounting team.
• The role is expected to actively participate in Inventory management, Inventory reconciliations, month-end close, preparing or reviewing all monthly reconciliations.
• The accountant will report directly to the Tax Coordinator and work closely with all other departments.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate computation of landed cost by capturing all applicable procurement, freight, customs duty, clearing, and logistics expenses for inventory valuation and reporting purposes.
• Improve efficiency and accuracy in landed cost allocation across imported goods to support proper cost analysis, pricing decisions, and financial reporting.
• Ownership of all inventory-related postings in Odoo.
• Perform a monthly reconciliation with various stakeholders to ensure alignment of Physical inventory to Odoo Count and value.
• Work with Operations Inventory Manager to plan and participate in physical inventory counts and cycle counts across warehouses, and service centers.
• Continuously evaluate inventory workflow processes and system setups to improve tracking accuracy and reduce cycle time.
• Reconcile all inventory related general ledgers and propose journals for adjustment postings (monthly).
• Work with all stakeholders to ensure inventory loss is eliminated.
• Participate in annual external audits and collaborate with other team members in other areas, as necessary.
• Effectively manage the relationships with external stakeholders within your purview
• Responsible for the accuracy of Kit BOM records, production of and disassembly of kits as required by the operations team
• Manage all SLOBs and advise management on how to effectively maximize value from all SLOB items.

Requirements
Qualifications

• 3 years minimum work experiencein a similar position

Experience:

• HND/Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or any related qualification
• Relevant professional certifications (ACA, ACCA, CFA, etc.) Preferred.

Knowledge and skills:

• Computer, Excel skills, and accounting systems (preferably Odoo)
• Attention to detail, strong organizational skills
• Enjoys working with a team to achieve joint goals
• Demonstration of integrity and honesty
• Demonstrated resourcefulness in proposing new ways of driving inventory efficiency
• Strong experience in income statements and balance sheet analysis.

Application Closing Date
19th August, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: talent-ng@igniteaccess.com using the job title and preferred Location as the subject of the mail.

 Job Title:  Accountant (Compliance)

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Department: Finance and Admin
Reporting: Tax Coordinator

Job Purpose / Mission

• The Accountant will play a key role on the finance and accounting team.
• The role is expected to actively participate in compliance activities, month-end close, preparing, or reviewing all monthly reconciliations.
• The accountant will report directly to the Tax coordinator and work closely with all other departments.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and accurate filing of all tax returns, including personal and company income tax, sales tax, withholding tax, and other relevant taxes.
• Stay up to date with changes in tax laws and regulations and adapt to the organization’s processes and strategies accordingly.
• Preparation of tax provisions and financial statements to comply with accounting standards.
• Ensure 0% fines because of non-compliance with statutory obligations
• Review weekly payment schedules to ensure accurate taxes have been applied.
• Process and obtain all regulatory certificates, e.g. TCC, etc.
• Participate actively in desk reviews and tax audits to ensure prompt closure.
• Reconcile all compliance related general ledgers and propose journals for adjustment postings (monthly).
• Monitor the insurance tracker to ensure zero risk exposure at every point in time through prompt policy renewals, new asset insurance cover and extension of cover with adequate sum insured.
• Participate in annual external audits from a compliance standpoint and collaborate with other team members in other areas as necessary.
• Effectively manage the relationships with external stakeholders within your purview (tax consultants, insurance brokers, vendors, auditors, etc).
• Participate in all compliance related projects by carrying out assigned tasks.

Qualifications

• HND/Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or any related qualification
• Relevant professional certifications (ACA, ACCA, CFA, etc.) Preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar position.

Language(s):

• English

Knowledge and skills:

• Computer, Excel skills, and accounting systems (preferably Odoo)
• Attention to detail, strong organizational skills
• Enjoy working with a team to achieve joint goals
• Demonstration of integrity and honesty
• Demonstrated resourcefulness in proposing new ways of driving accounting efficiency.
• Strong experience in income statements and balance sheet analysis.

Application Closing Date
20th August, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: talent-ng@igniteaccess.com using the job title and preferred Location as the subject of the mail.