Senior Accountant
Job summary
We are seeking an exceptional Senior Accountant to join a high-performing Finance team within one of Nigeria’s pioneer indigenous logistics companies, delivering cross-border and end-to-end logistics solutions to high-profile clients across key sectors. This is a premium opportunity for a technically sound, commercially aware, ethical, and systems-driven finance professional who can operate confidently in a fast-paced, structured, and professionally demanding business environment. The role offers exposure to complex financial operations, cross-functional collaboration, internal controls, statutory compliance, and business-impacting financial decisions. The role offers a highly competitive remuneration package, with attractive benefits and perks benchmarked to compete favourably with international-standard employment practices.
Job descriptions & requirements
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and maintain accurate financial records, reports, and general ledger accounts.
- Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing processes.
- Prepare financial statements in compliance with accounting standards and company policies.
- Monitor cash flow, budgets, and financial forecasts.
- Reconcile bank statements, balance sheets, and other financial accounts.
- Ensure timely filing of taxes, VAT, PAYE, and other statutory obligations.
- Coordinate internal and external audits and provide required documentation.
- Analyse financial data and provide management with insights and recommendations.
- Supervise junior accounting staff and review their work for accuracy.
- Maintain fixed asset registers and monitor depreciation schedules.
- Ensure compliance with financial regulations, internal controls, and company procedures.
- Assist in budget preparation and cost control initiatives.
- Manage accounts payable and receivable processes where necessary.
- Support payroll processing and financial reporting activities.
- Identify areas for process improvement and implement efficient accounting practices.
- Work closely with management to support strategic financial decisions.
Requirements:
- B.Sc., M.Sc. in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
- ACA, ACCA, CFA, or relevant professional qualification will be an added advantage.
- Minimum of 8–12 years’ relevant accounting experience.
- Strong competence in financial reporting, general ledger management, reconciliations, month-end close, management accounts, payroll accounting, statutory compliance, tax, audit support, budgeting, variance analysis, and internal controls.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and practical experience with ERP/accounting software.
- Strong professional ethics, integrity, confidentiality, objectivity, sound judgement, and the confidence to challenge unsupported transactions professionally.
- Excellent attention to detail, accountability, communication, resilience, and ability to meet strict reporting deadlines.
- Demonstrated leadership ability, including review skills, guidance of junior finance staff, and coordination with cross-functional teams.
- Strong commercial judgement, cost awareness, working capital understanding, and ability to interpret financial data for management decision-making.
- Experience in logistics, supply chain, procurement, trading, manufacturing, audit, or service-based industries will be an added advantage.
Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full-Time
Remuneration: NGN 1.2m - 1.5m
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