Chief Accountant
Locations: Kwara and Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Reporting Line: Reports to CFO / Finance Director
Level: Senior Level
Department: Finance
Industry: Steel, Mining and Energy
Role brief
- The Chief Accountant leads the organization’s accounting function, ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, regulatory compliance, and effective financial governance.
- The role supports strategic decision-making through timely financial insights and disciplined financial management.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee end-to-end accounting operations: general ledger, AP/AR, fixed assets, inventory, and payroll accounting
- Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in line with IFRS (or applicable standards)
- Manage month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
- Develop and enforce internal controls, accounting policies, and standard operating procedures
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis in collaboration with finance leadership
- Ensure compliance with tax regulations (CIT, VAT, WHT, PAYE) and coordinate tax filings
- Manage external audits and liaise with auditors, regulators, and financial institutions
- Monitor cash flow, working capital, and cost controls to support financial efficiency
- Provide financial analysis and reporting to support management decision-making
- Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team to drive performance and accountability
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Professional certification (ICAN, ACCA, CPA) required
- 8–12+ years of accounting experience, with at least 3–5 years in a leadership role
- Strong knowledge of IFRS, taxation, and financial reporting standards
- Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics)
- Strong analytical, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
Key Competencies
- Financial Reporting & Compliance | Internal Controls | Tax Management | Budgeting & Forecasting | ERP Systems | Leadership & Team Management | Analytical Thinking.
Salary
N100,000 per month.
Application Closing Date
10th May, 2026.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: career.bridgemeadnghr@gmail.com using "Chief Accountant" as the subject of the mail.