Senior Accountant Job at OutsideIn HR Limited

OutsideIn HR - Our client in the FMCG sector, specializing in wines, brandy, and spirits, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Senior Accountant
Job Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports to: Financial Controller / Manager

Job Summary

• We are seeking a Senior Accountant with experience in fast-paced environments.
• The role involves managing general accounting functions, including preparing financial statements, reconciling accounts, processing transactions, and maintaining accurate financial records.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure proper ledger management and account reconciliations.
• Maintain the company’s fixed assets register, including reconciliation and recording of acquisitions and disposals.
• Processing of fixed assets acquisitions, disposals and reconciliation
• Compliance to Internal Control policies & procedures and supporting the Annual Audit processes
• Ensure relevant group and local accounting policies are adhered to.
• Collaborate with external agencies banks, tax authorities, auditors and other financial institutions
• Prepare the annual audit file as per the external audit requirements with detailed listings, schedules and reconciliations.
• Ensure timely month-end closing and reporting of financial statements using the group reporting tool.
• Record fixed assets acquisitions and disposals in the ERP system in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
• Assist in implementing and maintaining internal financial controls and procedures.

Qualifications

• Higher education degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• 6+ years of relevant experience.
• FMCG experience preferred but not required.
• Relevant financial certifications.
• Strong accounting background and business acumen.
• Excellent proficiency in English.
• Solid knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong presentation skills.