Senior Accounting Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Financial Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and up-to-date ledgers, payables, receivables, and journal entries while ensuring data integrity across systems.
• Reconciliations: Perform regular bank, intercompany, and balance sheet reconciliations; investigate and resolve discrepancies.
• Expense & Invoicing Management: Process reimbursements, manage vendor expenses, and oversee invoice preparation, tracking, and collections.
• Financial Reporting & Analysis: Prepare financial statements and management reports; deliver variance and trend analysis to guide decision-making.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Lead annual budget preparation, track performance against budgets, and recommend corrective actions.
• Tax Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to Nigerian tax laws (including 2026 updates); prepare and file VAT, WHT, PAYE, and corporate tax returns accurately and on time.
• Audit & Compliance Support: Coordinate internal and external audit processes, providing reconciliations and supporting schedules.
• Cross-Department Collaboration: Partner with operations, HR, and leadership to deliver financial insights and cost-benefit analyses.
• Special Projects: Drive or contribute to ad-hoc financial initiatives as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Professional certification (ICAN, ACCA, or equivalent) required.
• 3–5 years of progressive accounting/finance experience (analysis, reporting, compliance).
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, Nigerian tax regulations, and financial reporting standards.
• High attention to detail, independence, and ability to meet deadlines.
• Advanced Excel, financial modelling, and data analysis proficiency.
• Experience with accounting software (Zoho Books, QuickBooks, or similar).