• Application Deadline:
• Position: Chief Accountant (Accounting Operations)



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND , Professional Certificate



• Experience 10 years



• Location Lagos




• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  
  

Job Summary

• TeamAce is seeking a disciplined and detail-focused Chief Accountant to oversee accounting operations across the group.


• The ideal candidate will ensure accurate and timely transaction processing, journals, reconciliations, and general ledger integrity, while coordinating closely with the Financial Controller to deliver a high-quality month-end close and maintain robust supporting schedules.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting postings across sales, expenses, accruals, prepayments, and other journals with appropriate supporting evidence.


• Maintain general ledger (GL) hygiene, including correct coding, timely posting, and disciplined handling of suspense items.


• Ensure all journals are properly authorised in line with Delegation of Authority and audit trail requirements.


• Execute and/or supervise key reconciliations (bank, clearing accounts, gateway settlements, key balance sheet accounts) and ensure reconciling items are aged and resolved.


• Maintain balance sheet schedules and supporting working papers required for month-end close and audit readiness.


• Maintain the fixed asset register, including additions, disposals, transfers, and depreciation runs.


• Ensure capitalization and expense recognition align with policy and approvals; maintain supporting documents.


• Support the Financial Controller during month-end close by preparing trial balance schedules, journal packs, and reconciliations for review and sign-off.


• Ensure cut-off discipline for expenses and revenue-related postings in coordination with AR/AP and business units.


• Strengthen process discipline across invoice processing, documentation completeness, and ledger controls.


• Work with Tech/Data to improve posting automation, reduce manual errors, and highlight system gaps impacting accounting integrity.


• Coordinate with Internal Control during reviews and ensure timely closure of findings related to accounting operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.


• Professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) strongly preferred; part-qualified candidates may be considered based on depth of experience.


• Minimum of 10 years' experience in accounting operations, including journals, reconciliations, and ledger control.


• Experience in multi-channel environments (retail/ecommerce/distribution) is an advantage, especially where payment gateways and POS reconciliations are required.


• Strong command of journals, reconciliations, and ledger controls; comfortable working to close deadlines.


• Solid understanding of accruals, prepayments, cut-offs, and supporting schedules.


• Experience maintaining a fixed assets register and depreciation schedules.


• Strong documentation discipline and comfort working within approval and evidence requirements.


• Proficiency with accounting/ERP systems and spreadsheets.


• Willingness to travel occasionally to operating locations as required.

Skills and Competencies:

• Detail-focused with strong ownership and follow-through.


• Disciplined, organised, and consistent; able to work through high transaction volumes without quality loss.


• Collaborative and service-oriented, while maintaining strong control boundaries.


• Proactive in identifying issues early and escalating with solutions.


• Ability to work under pressure during close cycles and peak periods.


• Strict confidentiality and a strong control mindset.