• Application Deadline:
• Position: Senior Accountant



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND , Professional Certificate



• Experience



• Location Lagos




• City Yaba




• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  
  

Duties

• A Senior Accountant is basically the bridge between junior accountants and management/CFO. They handle more complex work and also supervise others.

Responsibilities

Core Technical Duties:

• Financial Reporting: Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements. Ensure compliance with IFRS and company policies.


• General Ledger Management: Oversee GL entries and reconciliations for bank accounts, accounts receivable, accounts payable, inventory, and fixed assets.


• Budgeting & Forecasting: Assist with annual budgets, variance analysis, and rolling forecasts.


• Audit Support: Coordinate internal and external audits. Provide schedules, documents, and explanations to auditors.


• Tax & Compliance: Prepare and review VAT, PAYE, WHT, and CIT returns. Ensure statutory compliance with FIRS and other regulators.


• Payroll Review: Oversee payroll processing and ensure accurate deductions and remittances.

Supervisory & Leadership Duties:

• Team Management: Supervise junior accountants and accounts officers. Review their work and provide training.


• Process Improvement: Design and improve accounting processes, controls, and standard operating procedures to reduce errors.


• Month-End/Year-End Close: Lead the month-end close process to ensure books are closed accurately and on time.

Advisory & Management Duties:

• Management Reporting: Prepare financial analysis, KPIs, and management reports for directors and heads of department to support decision-making.


• Internal Controls: Implement and monitor internal controls to prevent fraud and ensure accuracy.


• Liaison: Work with other departments, including Procurement, Sales, and HR, on financial matters and resolve discrepancies.


• Special Projects: Handle ad hoc projects such as cost analysis, system implementation, or due diligence.

Requirements

Key Skills Needed:

• Strong knowledge of IFRS, tax laws, and accounting software such as SAP, Oracle, and QuickBooks.


• ICAN or ACCA certification is usually required or preferred.


• Leadership, attention to detail, and analytical skills.


• In short, junior accountants handle recording, while Senior Accountants review, analyze, and report.