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Our client, one of Nigeria’s major conglomerates, is looking to hire a Financial Accountant, who will be responsible for managing the Group’s day-to-day accounting activities, ensuring accurate and timely financial records, reconciliations, and management accounts. The role provides technical depth in accounting and supports the Head of Financial Control in delivering high-quality financial reporting, analysis, and oversight.
In addition to technical accounting responsibilities, the role provides opportunities to contribute to variance analysis and performance reporting, enabling the development of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) skills and broader finance business partnering capabilities.
The Financial Accountant also works closely with HGL departments and portfolio companies to ensure consistent accounting practices, compliance with IFRS, and effective financial support.
Responsibilities
Accounting & Reporting
Manage general ledger postings and reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual management accounts, including supporting schedules and variance analysis.
Contribute to variance analysis and performance reporting, developing FP&A skills and exposure to broader business partnering.
Assist in the preparation of statutory financial statements in line with IFRS.
Support the audit process, preparing audit schedules and responding to auditor queries.
Ensure integrity of financial data, identifying and correcting errors promptly.
Transaction & Compliance Management
Oversee accounts payable and receivable processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
Manage the fixed asset register, including additions, disposals, tagging, and depreciation.
Provide accurate financial schedules and reconciliations (e.g., VAT, WHT, PAYE) to support tax filings, liaising with the Tax & Regulatory Officer and Risk Manager as required.
Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and DOA (Delegation of Authority).
Collaboration & Support
Partner with HGL departments to provide accounting support, including budget tracking and cost monitoring.
Work with portfolio company finance teams to validate submissions, ensure accuracy, and align reporting standards.
Provide financial data and insights to support decision-making, particularly for management reviews and board reporting.
Support cross-functional initiatives and project teams as required.
Continuous Improvement
Identify opportunities to streamline accounting and reporting processes.
Contribute to ERP and financial systems enhancements to improve accuracy and efficiency.
Stay abreast of updates to IFRS and relevant regulatory changes, applying them to the Group’s reporting.
Perform any duties as directed by the Head Financial Control and the CFO
Qualifications
First degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related discipline.
Professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent) is desirable.
Minimum of 4–7 years’ relevant finance experience, ideally including exposure to group or consolidated reporting
Proficiency in accounting systems (e.g., SAGE, SAP) and strong Excel skills.
Strong experience with general ledger, reconciliations, and preparation of management accounts.
Understanding of tax treatments in accounting, with ability to provide accurate schedules to support filings.
Must have skills
Excellent attention to detail with a high level of accuracy.
Strong organisational and time management skills, with ability to prioritise and deliver to deadlines.
Collaborative, with proven ability to work as part of a team and influence stakeholders.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
able to engage effectively with colleagues across functions and portfolio companies.
Exposure to variance analysis, budgeting, or forecasting, with willingness to develop FP&A skills further.
Proactive and adaptable, able to anticipate issues and respond effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Analytical mindset, with the ability to problem-solve and provide practical solutions.
Solid technical accounting knowledge and application of IFRS.