This position offers a great opportunity for career growth. Position Overview: We\'re looking for a high-performing professional Senior Accountant with strong commercial and financial controls experience in wholesale and retail FMCG, someone who can:

Reconcile complex financial streams (multiple warehouses, terminals, retail outlets)

Handle stock valuation and periodic stock-takes with precision

Harmonize bank facilities and credit lines

Ensure strict compliance with current and new Nigerian tax laws

This is NOT a junior cutter-and-payer role — it’s a strategic operational finance position that influences pricing, profitability, and compliance. KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual accounts in line with NRS and Nigerian GAAP.

Ensure timely bank reconciliations across multiple accounts (operational, POS, supply credits, loans).

Oversee accounts receivable and payable, enforce strict aging controls, and optimize cash flow.

Manage fixed assets and depreciation schedules Wholesale & Retail Stock Control

Lead periodic, full-cycle stocktaking (monthly and quarterly), coordinate teams, and reconcile physical stock with the ERP/Accounting system.

Administer VAT, Withholding Tax, Companies Income Tax, and other statutory deductions as per the latest Nigerian tax laws.

Monitor and harmonize bank facilities — overdrafts, POS merchant settlements, trade credits. •

Forecast financing needs and strategize to minimize borrowing costs. Advise on pricing, promotions, discounts, and margin impact models.

Partner with Sales, Operations, and Inventory teams to align financial strategy with execution.

Maintain integrity of accounting system — strict controls, audit trails, authorization workflows.

Train team members on process compliance and financial discipline.

Perform ad-hoc analyses as required by the CEO/Director.

Required Qualifications: & EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Professional qualification (ICAN / ACCA / CPA / ACA)

Minimum 3 - 5 years hands-on experience in FMCG wholesale/retail accounting

Strong understanding of stocktaking processes, inventory valuation, and ERP systems

Deep knowledge of Nigerian Tax Act, VAT, WHT, CIT, stamp duties and compliance requirements

Advanced Excel skills; ERP experience (SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks Enterprise, Odoo, etc.)

Proven ability to reconcile complex bank portfolios and financial streams.

Experience with multi-location operations

Senior Accountant

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