About the Role
We are seeking a commercially minded and detail-oriented Group Accountant to join our dynamic team in Nigeria. In this pivotal role, you will oversee financial accounting, reporting, and regulatory compliance across a diversified group of companies, providing critical financial insights to drive strategic business decisions.
Key Responsibilities- Oversee accounting operations and prepare consolidated financial statements in compliance with applicable standards.
- Manage intercompany transactions, ledger entries, reconciliations, and consolidation eliminations.
- Coordinate annual budgets, periodic forecasts, and variance analysis to monitor liquidity and cash flow.
- Ensure full compliance with Nigerian tax laws, statutory obligations, and regulatory requirements including VAT, PAYE, and WHT.
- Develop robust financial controls, streamline approval workflows, and supervise finance personnel across the group.
- Liaise with external auditors, tax consultants, and financial institutions to ensure seamless audits and reporting.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
- Mandatory active ICAN or ACCA professional qualification.
- Minimum of 6 years of progressive accounting and financial management experience with multi-entity consolidation.
- Strong working knowledge of IFRS, Nigerian tax regulations, and advanced financial reporting software such as Sage or QuickBooks.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with proven ability to meet strict reporting deadlines.
- Competitive salary package commensurate with experience.
- Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development within a growing business group.
- Comprehensive health insurance and other corporate welfare benefits.