Senior Accountant at Owens and Xley

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Senior Accountant to oversee and manage core accounting and financial operations across the organization. This is a key role requiring strong technical expertise and hands-on experience in accounting and financial reporting. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, analytical, and experienced in maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance, and supporting strategic financial decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting operations, including accounts payables, receivables, general ledger updates, and bank reconciliations
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all financial transactions in line with accounting standards
• Review and post sales invoices, receipts, supplier invoices, payments, and intercompany/interbank transactions
• Manage petty cash and fuel card transactions, ensuring proper documentation and controls
• Monitor cash flow and daily inflows to ensure adequate liquidity for operational needs
• Ensure proper cash handling procedures and support periodic cash audits across branches
• Implement and maintain strong internal control systems and financial policies
• Reconcile HMOs, suppliers/vendors, and other client accounts regularly
• Maintain and update the Fixed Assets Register
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations and all statutory requirements
• Oversee costing activities, including inventory landing costs and product pricing monitoring
• Manage credit control processes to reduce bad debts and overdue receivables
• Oversee payroll processing, contract wages, statutory deductions, and staff claims
• Support month-end and year-end closing processes and prepare management reports
• Prepare financial reports including sales analysis, payables, receivables, product count reports, intercompany reports, and petty cash reports
• Maintain strong relationships with financial stakeholders

Compensation

Salary: NGN 500,000

Location

Lagos, Nigeria