Accounting Analyst

About Lenol Lenol is a fast-growing, venture-backed clean energy startup making productive-use energy assets more accessible and affordable for African businesses. We finance, deploy, and operate electric motorcycles through lease-to-own arrangements and solar-powered Power Shops that provide portable battery rentals to small businesses, traders, and artisans. Our mission is to help entrepreneurs access the energy and mobility assets they need to grow their businesses and increase their incomes, without the burden of significant upfront ownership costs. Backed by leading international investors and climate finance partners, including Katapult, EDP, ClimaFii Alliance, and Savant , Lenol is entering a significant growth phase. We are expanding our operations, deploying new assets, and building the internal systems required to scale sustainably. About the Role We're looking for a smart, resourceful, and hands-on Accounting Analyst to help establish and manage our accounting operations. This is our first dedicated in-house accounting hire. While we have existing transaction records, payment systems, and financial data, we need someone who can bring structure to our accounting operations and establish the systems, policies, and procedures required to support our next phase of growth. Our most important requirement is practical experience setting up an accounting system and developing accounting processes, policies, and controls from scratch. This is an early-career, individual contributor role, not a senior finance management position. We're looking for someone who enjoys hands-on accounting, is comfortable building processes in a startup environment, and is eager to grow professionally as the business scales. You'll work closely with the founders, taking responsibility for day-to-day accounting while helping develop the financial reporting capabilities of the business. Key Responsibilities 1. Build Accounting Systems & Processes Set up and configure our accounting software, chart of accounts, and bookkeeping structure. Develop and document accounting policies, standard operating procedures, and internal financial controls. Organise, review, and reconcile historical financial records. Establish processes for recording revenue, expenses, receivables, payables, liabilities, and fixed assets. Implement month-end closing procedures and financial reporting workflows. Identify opportunities to automate reconciliations and other repetitive accounting activities. 2. Manage Day-to-Day Accounting Maintain accurate books and record financial transactions. Reconcile daily customer payments across bank accounts, payment platforms, and internal operational systems. Track customer repayments, battery rental income, outstanding receivables, expenses, and payables. Maintain fixed asset registers covering motorcycles, batteries, solar infrastructure, and other company assets. Prepare monthly profit and loss statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and management accounts. Support payroll accounting, tax compliance, and statutory reporting. Maintain organised, accurate, and audit-ready financial records. 3. Financial Analysis & Reporting Prepare monthly financial reports and dashboards for management. Track key business metrics, including revenue, collection rates, gross margins, contribution margins, cash flow, asset utilisation, and unit economics. Analyse financial performance across our electric mobility and Power Shop operations. Support budgeting, cash flow forecasting, and financial planning. Prepare financial schedules and supporting documentation for investors, financing partners, external audits, and due diligence. Help translate financial and operational data into useful insights for business decisions. What We're Looking For 2–4 years of practical accounting experience , ideally in a startup, SME, or fast-growing business. Demonstrable experience personally implementing an accounting system and establishing accounting processes, policies, or controls from scratch. This is essential. Strong hands-on knowledge of bookkeeping, bank reconciliation, and financial statement preparation. Experience using accounting software such as QuickBooks, Xero, Zoho Books, or similar. Strong Excel or Google Sheets skills. Working knowledge of Nigerian taxation, accounting standards, and financial controls. Experience preparing monthly management accounts and organising records for audit. Ability to work independently, solve problems, and maintain accurate financial records. Degree or HND in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline. ACA, ACCA, or equivalent professional qualification is an advantage but not mandatory. Experience in fintech, leasing, asset financing, or other transaction-heavy businesses is an added advantage. Who Will Thrive Here? We're looking for someone who: Has worked in a startup or small business where accounting structures were still being developed. Has personally implemented accounting software, created bookkeeping procedures, or helped establish an accounting function from scratch. Enjoys building systems, improving processes, and solving practical accounting problems. Is comfortable doing hands-on bookkeeping, reconciliations, and financial reporting. Understands the pace, ambiguity, and resource constraints of a growing startup. Is proactive, organised, detail-oriented, and comfortable taking initiative. Is tech-savvy and interested in using accounting software, spreadsheets, and automation to improve financial operations. Is curious about business performance and wants to develop stronger financial analysis skills. We value practical ability, initiative, and relevant startup experience over seniority, elaborate job titles, or lengthy corporate experience. Why Join Lenol? Join a venture-backed clean energy startup entering a significant growth phase. Help build an accounting function from the ground up, with the opportunity to shape how financial operations work. Work closely with the founders and gain exposure to the commercial and financial aspects of scaling a startup. Develop practical experience in investor reporting, financial due diligence, and audit preparation. Gain meaningful responsibility, autonomy, and opportunities for professional growth. Contribute to expanding access to affordable clean energy and productive assets for African entrepreneurs. How to Apply Send your CV and cover letter to hello@lenol.co using the subject line: Accounting Analyst Application Important: Your cover letter must demonstrate how you have personally built an accounting system or established accounting policies and processes from scratch. Please explain: The situation: What accounting challenges existed before you got involved? What you built: Which accounting software, chart of accounts, policies, procedures, or internal controls did you establish? Your contribution: What did you personally implement, rather than merely participate in? The outcome: How did your work improve recordkeeping, reconciliations, reporting, or operational efficiency? Applications that do not clearly demonstrate relevant hands-on experience in establishing accounting systems and processes will not be considered. Shorten this for LinkedInMake the role sound more attractive <