Chief Accountant (Accounting Operations)

Proten | Lagos, Nigeria

Full-Time Posted 1 day ago 1 view

About the Role

Proten International is an international Human Capital Development firm offering a wide range of training, coaching, and consulting services across Europe and Africa. We are currently looking for a meticulous and driven Chief Accountant to oversee day-to-day accounting operations, general ledger integrity, reconciliations, and transaction controls across our group.

Key Responsibilities
  • Oversee accounting entries for sales, expenses, accruals, prepayments, and journals, ensuring proper approvals and supporting documentation.
  • Maintain general ledger integrity, including accurate coding, timely postings, and resolution of suspense items.
  • Execute and supervise bank, clearing account, payment gateway, and balance sheet reconciliations.
  • Manage the fixed asset register, including additions, disposals, transfers, and depreciation calculations.
  • Support month-end close by preparing trial balance schedules, journal packs, and reconciliations.
  • Strengthen accounting processes, internal controls, documentation discipline, and posting accuracy.
  • Collaborate with technology teams to improve automation, reduce manual errors, and resolve system-related accounting issues.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
  • ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent certification strongly preferred.
  • 10+ years of proven experience in accounting operations, general ledger management, and reconciliations.
  • Prior experience in high-volume environments such as retail, e-commerce, or distribution is a distinct advantage.
  • Proficiency with modern ERP systems, advanced spreadsheets, and payment gateway integrations.
  • Deep understanding of financial controls, accruals, prepayments, and audit-readiness standards.

Benefits
  • Competitive salary and performance incentives.
  • Flexible hybrid work arrangement promoting professional work-life balance.
  • Opportunities for continuous professional development within an international firm.
  • Collaborative, dynamic, and growth-oriented organizational culture.

Skills

General Ledger Management Financial Reconciliations Fixed Asset Management Month-End Close ERP Systems Financial Controls Internal Auditing Process Automation
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