- Job Title: Manager (Accounts)
- Location: Ibadan, Oyo
- Employment Type: Full-time
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About University Press PLC (UPPLC
University Press PLC (UPPLC) was founded in 1949 under the name of Oxford University Press Nigeria, and has grown to become one of the oldest, most experienced and the Nation’s Foremost Publishers of materials for educational and for general reading. At incorporation as a public liability company in 1978, the Company’s name was changed to University Press Limited with an authorised share capital of 8,000,000 Ordinary shares of 50k each. Quoted on the Nigerian Stock Exchange on 14th August 1978, UPPLC has, on two occasions, won the prestigious Stock Exchange Merit Award in the service sector of quoted companies. It has also won, for two consecutive years, 1984 and 1985, the Concord Prize for Excellence in Academic Publishing.
Job Description
- Prepare monthly Profit and Loss Accounts, Balance Sheet, and Final Accounts in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
- Maintain and update fixed asset registers, prepare asset disposal schedules, and ensure accurate depreciation accounting.
- Conduct regular bank reconciliations, monitor cash flow positions, and ensure the integrity of financial records.
- Support the preparation of annual budgets, monitor variances, and provide reports to support management decisions.
- Ensure the timely filing of VAT, WHT, CIT, and other statutory obligations in compliance with FIRS and state tax requirements.
- Support and liaise with external auditors, address audit queries, and implement recommended internal control improvements.
- Oversee accounts payable and receivable, payroll postings, and general ledger maintenance to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Qualifications & Required Skills
- A First Degree (B.Sc. / HND) in Accounting with a minimum of Second-Class Lower Division/Lower Credit.
- Possession of a relevant professional qualification, such as ICAN/ACCA, is mandatory.
- Minimum of 5 – 10 years’ experience in a finance or accounting role, with at least 2 years in a managerial capacity.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to pay attention to details.
- Not more than 40 years of age.
Application Closing Date
10th November, 2025.
