Chief Accountant (Accounting Operations) - Hybrid

Job Title: Chief Accountant (Accounting Operations)

Location: Nigeria (Hybrid)
Department: Finance / Shared Services
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Chief Accountant to oversee accounting operations across the group.
• The successful candidate will ensure accurate transaction processing, reconciliations, journals, ledger integrity, and efficient month-end closing in collaboration with the Financial Controller.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting postings for sales, expenses, accruals, prepayments, and journals.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date General Ledger (GL)records, including proper coding and resolution of suspense items.
• Ensure journals are properly authorised and supported by required documentation.
• Perform and supervise bank, clearing, payment gateway, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Maintain balance sheet schedules and supporting documentation for month-end close and audits.
• Maintain the Fixed Asset Register, including additions, disposals, transfers, and depreciation.
• Ensure proper expense recognition, capitalization, and accounting cut-offs.
• Support the Financial Controller with trial balance schedules, journal packs, reconciliations, and month-end reporting.
• Strengthen controls around invoice processing, documentation, and ledger management.
• Collaborate with Tech/Data teams to improve accounting automation and reduce manual errors.
• Work with Internal Control teams to address and close accounting-related findings.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalentqualification strongly preferred; part-qualified candidates may be considered.
• Minimum of 10 years' experiencein accounting operations, including journals, reconciliations, and ledger management.
• Experience in retail, e-commerce, distribution, or other high-volume transaction environmentsis an advantage.
• Experience with payment gateway and POS reconciliations is an added advantage.
• Strong knowledge of accruals, prepayments, cut-offs, fixed assets, and supporting schedules.
• Proficiency in accounting/ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong attention to detail, organisation, confidentiality, and ability to meet tight reporting deadlines.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to operating locations.

Candidates must have working experience in any of the following accounting firms:

• KPMG
• PwC
• EY
• Deloitte
• BDO
• Baker Tilly.

What We Offer

• Competitive gross salary of N1,100,000 - N1,600,000 monthly
• Performance-linked incentives, where applicable.
• Health insurance and standard company benefits.
• Paid leave and statutory benefits.
• Professional growth in a performance-driven finance environment.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online